Only a Labour government can guarantee political stability and credibility - the two crucial elements to maintain Malta’ present economic rhythm, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said this morning.
Addressing a political activity in Marsaxlokk, Dr Muscat hailed government’s track record in the first four years of this legislature and expressed confidence that the electorate would give the PL another term in office in the general election.
He backed his claim saying Labour’s track record, in public finances, the energy sector, free childcare, coordination on major capital projects and the various Budget measures introduced since 2013, showed that the party was delivering on its promises.
While acknowledging that the PL had committed “major mistakes”, he argued that the government learnt its lessons and had even started to address past grievances which had occurred under Nationalist governments, such as the police overtime issue. He added that 6,800 vehicle owners would this year be refunded the VAT paid on the purchase of their car in 2006.
Touching on the economy he welcomed a recent Eurostat report which said that 81 per cent of the Maltese were satisfied with the country’s...
