The Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) has announced it will stand a candidate in Kingston and Surbiton in this year’s general election.

The party released a statement following Sunday’s general election in Greece, which saw the far-left, anti-austerity party Syriza storm to power.

TUSC held its annual conference in the wake of the Greek election and said in a statement: “Trade unionists, community campaigners and socialists from around the country met to discuss plans for an anti-austerity platform in this year's general election.

“TUSC intends to stand more than 100 candidates in the general election and has now announced its intention to stand in Kingston and Surbiton against Liberal Democrat cabinet minister Ed Davey.”

Kingston TUSC spokesman David Maples added: “This is a clear vote against austerity and sends a message across Europe.

“If Greece can vote against austerity then so can we.

“TUSC stands against all cuts in public services and as an alternative to all main parties.”

Another TUSC spokesman for Kingston said the party hoped to annouce a candidate in the next few weeks.

Greek markets fell in the wake of Syriza's victory, as new prime minister Alexis Tsipras announced plans to renegotiate the terms of the country’s £179bn bailout.

That led to fresh fears among investors that Greece could leave the Euro, leading to a new national currency, or that they may not get their money back at all.