Icelandic PM walked out on interview about offshore firm exposed in Panama leaks
Iceland's prime minister, who stands accused of hiding millions of pounds in one of the stand-out Panama leaks, walked out on an interview last month when questions turned to the firm at the centre of the scandal.
Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson is facing calls to resign over claims he hid millions of pounds of investments in his country's banks behind an offshore company.
Leaked documents revealed he originally set up the company, named Wintris, with his wife in 2007 before selling his share to her - several months after taking office in 2009 - for the equivalent of 70p.
He stands accused of failing to disclose his interests to the voters.
A Swedish TV reporter raised the issue in an English-language interview with the leader, asking: "Mr Prime Minister, what can you tell me about a company called Wintris?"
While Gunnlaugsson offers a stuttering first answer, when an Icelandic-speaking colleague is introduced to ask more detailed questions the interview comes to a swift end.
He has denied any wrongdoing, saying his actions were legal and offered no financial benefit to his wife.
Below is the footage of the questions that lead to the walkout and the full transcript of the final Icelandic exchange:
Reporter: Why haven't you said that you...
Gunnlaugsson: We have to postpone the interview
Reporter: Why haven't you said that you have connections with Wintris?
Gunnlaugsson: I can give you an interview later
Reporter: You are able to answer now. You are our Prime Minister. You can answer the question.
Gunnlaugsson: As I explained earlier everything is to be found in my declaration (of the income tax)
Reporter: You sold your part in the company for one dollar in 2009.
Gunnlaugsson: (Rising to leave) What you say is absolutely nonsense. You are fooling me
Reporter: Your signature is here - do you want to take a look?
Gunnlaugsson: Yes, but...
Gunnlaugsson: (Speaking at the door) what kind of scene do you want to make? I have never...