Greek referendum: optimism fades as eurozone says gulf has widened

Eurozone commissioner says referendum no vote has further complicated talks despite resignation of Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis

Hopes of a truce between Athens and its creditors after the Greek referendum's resounding rejection of the terms of the bailout were fading fast, as European leaders said the gap between the two sides had widened.

The surprise resignation of the Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis earlier on Monday had initially boosted hopes of a breakthrough, but the optimism proved shortlived.

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