Greece ‘won’t take orders anymore via email’

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras last night told politicians in Athens that the government is seeking a bridge agreement to provide government funding until June, when he hopes to have a more lasting arrangement with international creditors.

“Greece has submitted its own proposals and won’t take orders anymore via emails,” Tsipras said in a challenge to EU officials who say the country should request an extension of its bailout plan.

“It is an irrevocable decision of our government to implement its campaign pledges in full,” he said. “The bailout failed.