Polakis’ reaction to sketch not representative of SYRIZA, party says

Main opposition SYRIZA has said the harsh reaction of one of its MPs to a sketch lampooning him in Kathimerini "in no way expresses SYRIZA."

In a Facebook post, SYRIZA MP Pavlos Polakis took offense with a sketch by cartoonist Ilias Makris published on Saturday that depicted him as a dog.

"In addition to the scum of 'journalism' there also exists the scum of 'cartoonists,' Polakis wrote on the social media platform, referring to Makris as an "abomination" who was "probably seeking a raise" from "serious Kathimerini" with the sketch.

Polakis' Facebook post contained a photograph of the cartoonist but not the offending sketch. 

In a statement, SYRIZA said Polakis' post "in no way expresses SYRIZA, even if they come in response to offensive press reports or descriptions."

Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis accused Polakis of repeatedly attacking...