Greek opposition demands PM resigns

Greece's centre-right opposition has demanded that Prime Minister George Papandreou resign, throwing into disarray plans for a unity government.



Opposition leader, Antonis Samaras, also called for snap elections before leading his MPs in a dramatic walkout of parliament.



Papandreou's government faces a crucial confidence vote today.



He said earlier that opposition support could mean dropping controversial plans for a referendum on an EU bailout.



Papandreou had faced a rebellion in his governing Socialist party over the proposed referendum, which sent markets into turmoil.



Papandreou's party holds a tiny majority in parliament with 152 out of 300 seats.



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