Greece pushes fresh austerity drive through parliament

Alexis Tsipras gained approval by 152 of 153 of his deputies, despite many of them having previously rejected the proposals

The Greek parliament has approved a fresh round of austerity incorporating a1.8bn (1.3bn) in tax increases - widely regarded as the most punitive yet - amid hopes the move will lead to much-needed debt relief when eurozone finance ministers meet this week.

Alexis Tsipras, the prime minister, mustered the support of 152 of his 153 deputies on Sunday to vote through policies that many have previously rejected.

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