Cameron told EU leader Greek exit from euro may be best option

Leaked diplomatic note reveals prime minister discussed how exit from eurozone might help Greece fix economy, but acknowledged risks involved

David Cameron told a fellow EU leader that it "might be better" for Greece to withdraw from the eurozone to allow it to fix its economy, according to a leaked diplomatic document.

As eurozone finance ministers prepare to hold an emergency meeting on Saturday on the Greek crisis, the document suggests that the British prime minister believes a Greek exit may be the best option, though he acknowledged it would carry "major risks".