Gonzi warns vote for AD benefits Labour

Those people who do not vote in this election, as well as those who vote for Alternattiva Demokratika, will be contributing to the election of the Malta Labour Party, PN leader Lawrence Gonzi told a televised press conference this evening.

Dr Gonzi was replying to a question put by The Times during a political debate organised by the Broadcasting Authority on TVM.

Asked what decision he would take if the MLP had to win 32 seats in parliament, with the PN winning 31and AD winning two parliamentary seats. Dr Gonzi replied that AD would form a coalition government with the MLP. He said people who do not vote and those who vote for AD would be indirectly electing the MLP to office.

Replying to another question put by The Times, Dr Gonzi said the MLP promise to halve the surcharge on water and electricity would be detrimental to the country’s economy and the public finances. He said that on the other hand, the PN is proposing to inject EUR46.6 million (Lm20 million) into the economy through its proposed tax cuts, which would give people more spending power and create more economic growth.