Labour's EU policy

I very rarely agree with your editorial column when the subject happens to be local politics. But for once, I cannot but agree with you when you stated, in your leader of October 22, that Labour's present policy on the EU is more out of convenience...

I very rarely agree with your editorial column when the subject happens to be local politics. But for once, I cannot but agree with you when you stated, in your leader of October 22, that Labour's present policy on the EU is more out of convenience than conviction.

The arguments being made by the "new" Labour leadership are a very weak endeavour to try and shore up their colossal somersault on the party's policy vis-à-vis EU membership.

I have already stated in a previous letter that there is nothing "democratic" about Labour's right-about-turn. It is pure and simple "convenience" to try and win power at all costs. Even at the cost of looking ridiculous in the eyes of a substanial number of their own supporters, including myself.

On the other hand, Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici's stand is a logical and consistent one, even if the pro-EU zealots in Malta think differently. Even The Times admitted that Dr Mifsud Bonnici's arguments are "clinically logical arguments". Where I disagree with your leader is where you state that Labour's former "anti-EU (membership) policy" was a "misguided" one.

I am sure that in time that policy will prove to have been the right one, while the PN's pro-EU membership policy will prove to have been a disastrous one for our people and country.

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