http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7285885.stm
After a decade of growth, Spain's economy is stuttering. Inflation is at a 10-year high and unemployment is the highest this century.
The Spanish housing boom is dwindling, exacerbated by the global credit crunch.
Mr Rajoy's conservative opposition party focused on immigration, a bigger issue than in previous polls.
The Socialists, meanwhile, highlighted the liberal reforms of their time in office, including the introduction of a gender-equality law, fast-track divorces and same-sex marriage.
Well that's them fooked then innit.
