One of Berlusconi's 'girls' speaks out

Italy's Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, has been in the news over allegations surrounding his relationships with younger women.

Pictures of topless women at his villa in Sardinia have appeared in the Spanish press and his wife has announced that she wishes to divorce him because of the time he spends with younger women.

There were also suggestions that Berlusconi wished to field 'show girl' candidates at the recent European elections - women who were chosen because of their backgrounds as models or television presenters, rather than their political experience.

Now, one of these girls has come to Berlusconi's defence. Elisa Alloro is a journalist who's known the Italian prime minister for several years. She has written a book defending Silvio Berlusconi.

For Outlook, Ritula Shah spoke to Elisa and asked her why she decided to write the book.