Muscat tells delegates he does not represent anybody else

Joseph Muscat last night appeared to be distancing himself from claims that he is the preferred leadership candidate of the current Sant team, telling party delegates: “A vote for Joseph is a vote for Joseph, no one else”.

He also stressed that should he take over the helm at the MLP, he would lead with his own style.

Dr Muscat said he considered all the leadership contenders as his colleagues, and the only political adversary was Lawrence Gonzi.

He insisted that the Prime Minister could not use the current global economic problems as an excuse not to keep his electoral promises. The PN had known before the election what was on the horizon, yet had still made its promises.

Dr Muscat said the MLP should expose all attempts at deception by the government, while also preparing its own proposals for the future.

Dr Muscat spoke at the MFCC at Ta’Qali before a large crowd of delegates and supporters from the 10th, 11th and 12 districts.

Paediatric surgeon Chris Fearne also spoke at the activity.