Via the BBC: Greek referendum: Papandreou losing MPs’ support
Greek PM George Papandreou appears to be heading for defeat in a confidence vote after growing opposition within his own party to a surprise referendum call on the EU bailout plan.
Mr Papandreou’s Pasok party holds a slim majority, 152 out of 300 seats.
The Greek cabinet is now meeting in emergency session.
The composition of the parliament is as follows:
According to the BBC, at least three members of Pasok have stated that they will vote against Papandreou if it comes to a vote.
The real issue now is if a no confidence vote (or a Panadreou resignation, which may be even more likely) will result in the cancellation of the plebiscite on the EU bailout plan.
