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Giusseppe Conte to quit as Italy’s PM in tactical move

Resignation expected to be handed in to president Sergio Mattarella on Tuesday morning

Italy’s prime minister Giuseppe Conte will resign on Tuesday in a tactical move aimed at maximising his chances of leading a new government.

Conte will hold a cabinet meeting at 9am CET before officially handing in his resignation to president Sergio Mattarella, his office announced in a statement.