Greek Economy Minister George Stathakis said on Saturday dissenting lawmakers from left-wing Syriza, including ministers, should step aside if they disagree with government policies over bailout reforms. In a parliamentary debate which ended early Saturday, ten lawmakers from Syriza either abstained or rejected a roadmap of reforms the Greek government was negotiating with international creditors, a last ditch attempt by Greece to stave off bankruptcy. "If a lawmaker of a leftist party disagrees with the policies of the government...they should follow the rules and if they strongly disagree resign their seat," Economy Minister George Stathakis told Greece's Mega TV.
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