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Exit polls from today’s election predict Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s centre-right party has won enough votes to secure a majority in Greece’s 300-seat parliament. Mr Mitsotakis said: "I am committed to fewer taxes, many investments, for good and new jobs, and growth which will bring better salaries and higher pensions in an efficient state.”

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Mr Tsipras, who leads the ruling left-wing Syriza party, has called Mr Mitsotakis to congratulate him on his victory.

He said: "The citizens have made their choice. We fully respect the popular vote.

"I want to assure the Greek people that... we will protect the rights of working people with a responsible but dynamic opposition.

"I wish and hope that the return of New Democracy to government will not lead to vengeance... particularly toward the significant achievements to protect the social majority and the workers."