Markets still convinced Greece will ultimately default

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The Greek government has won its austerity vote.

The bill promises an additional 28bn euros of spending cuts and tax rises over the next five years on top of a ramped up privatisation programme.

It clears the way for Athens to receive more aid from the EU and IMF.

But the narrow margin of victory and a considerable display of public anger mean there is still doubt over whether all the promised reforms will ever be implemented.

Nigel Cassidy reports.

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