Something for delegates to think about (2)

In the Labour leadership race, which is being covered by all the media since it is a matter of great national importance who will lead our country in the future, we have seen various factions and undercurrents regarding who is best to lead the MLP after the resignation of Alfred Sant.

It is normal in a democratic process for opinions to differ but it is time we realised that such opinions and ideas should have no strings attached if they are to help us obtain the best possible solution.

Any contender for the post must be judged from many angles within the political arena. We all remember how Dr Sant projected ideals which also belonged to the other party.

That was the right medicine for floating voters, a section that is getting bigger with every election. His formula inspired confidence and got him elected.

From what I can gather, Michael Falzon is the most qualified for such a scenario, apart from possessing to a high degree other basic qualities which a leader must have.

These qualities were very evident in the run-up to the election and remained in place even under adverse conditions.

The word inclusivity is mentioned often and Dr Falzon has proved true to this principle, in deed and not merely by words, since he was elected to Parliament from the strongholds of both the political parties, namely the 2nd district for the MLP and the 10th district for the PN.

This fact should figure highly in the considerations of those who want to make an honest evaluation, since it denotes clearly that Dr Falzon is on the right track to obtain the desired majority.

The MLP has all the facts at hand and I am sure it will not fail to make the right choice this time.