Embattled prime minister faces Left wing split after standing down and calling new election over punishing new bail-out agreement
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras remains the popular politician in Greece according to polls
Tsipras defends his government but admits they failed to get concessions from lenders
PM presents himself as a moderate between Left wing and conservative forces
Vote to be held on September 20
Left Platform wing could break off from Syriza under former energy minister
Latest 19.18 Tsipras hands resignation to president
The PM is now formally requesting an interim government be put in place as his government is dissolved. The candidate to take the post is president of the Greek supreme court, 65-year-old Vassiliki Thanou.
19.15
Euro chief welcomes Greek elections
Pierre Moscovici is the first member of the euro elite to formally welcome Mr Tsipras's announcement.
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