Portugal's prime minister offers to resign

Portugal's Prime Minister António Guterres has offered to resign after his Socialist Party was defeated by Social Democrats at the local elections. President of Portugal, Jorge Sampaio, is expected to accept Mr Guterres' resignation later on Monday.

Portugal’s Prime Minister António Guterres has offered to resign after his Socialist Party was defeated by Social Democrats at the local elections. President of Portugal, Jorge Sampaio, is expected to accept Mr Guterres‘ resignation later on Monday.