Swedish parliament elects conservative prime minister

Ulf Kristersson, leader of the Moderate Party (TT via AP)

The Swedish parliament has elected Ulf Kristersson – the conservative Moderate Party leader – as prime minister at the head of a coalition that is being supported by a once radical far-right party.

Mr Kristersson, 59, was elected by 176-173 votes, and his new government is expected to be presented on Tuesday.