It's official, Cuschieri to give up his seat for Joseph Muscat
The Labour Party has published correspondence between its leader Joseph Muscat and MP Joseph Cuschieri in which Mr Cuschieri told Dr Muscat he would give up his parliamentary seat for him at the end of the month.
Dr Muscat thanked Mr Cuschieri for "his extraordinary and generous decision" which would make it possible for him to become an MP and Leader of the Opposition.
Mr Cuschieri wrote that this had been a tough decision for him but one he was taking with a clear conscience in the interest of the party and the country.
He said that he was resigning because that was what the party needed at this time, and he was taking his decision because of his loyalty and love for the MLP.
In spite of everything, Mr Cuschieri said, this was for him a privilege and an honour.
He said he would continue to work closely with his constituents and within the party.
Mr Cuschieri thanked his friends, colleagues and family for their moral support throughout his political life, particularly at this moment. He also paid tribute to MP Karl Chircop who is currently receiving treatment in the UK and wished him a speedy recovery. He also praised Dr Muscat for his political vision.
Joseph Cuschieri, 40, has been a member of Parliament since 1998 and was Labour spokesman on tourism, with particular accent on Air Malta. Like his brother, Emanuel, he worked for many years in Super One Radio.
Dr Muscat said that as Leader of the Opposition, a post he would take up after his co-option to Parliament on October 1, he would see that the MLP worked democratically, respecting the people’s decisions and insisting that the government respected everyone, including those who did not vote for it.
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Anthony Sammut
Sep 22nd 2008, 18:10
@Christoper Formosa
Ghax qed nghix Malta Sur Formosa ktibt hekk. Ghad irrid niltaqgha ma laburist il-Freeport jew f'xi awtorita' tal-"job for the boys" milli faqsu dawn l-ahhar 20 sena.
U biex inkun ghidtlek kollox ilni 3 elezzjonijiet ma nivvota labour minhabba f'hekk ghax AS ma qeghdiex lin-nies ta' madwaru l-ewwel!! Naf li qed ninstemgha egojist imma la QED NGHIX MALTA hekk ikolli nirraguna.
joyce aquilina
Sep 22nd 2008, 14:54
why did not alfred sant let go of his seat for joseph muscat? i am sorry but we are still in the same boat that we were.
Christopher Formosa
Sep 22nd 2008, 07:49
@ anthony sammut, qatt ma qeda in nies tieghu il labour? int malta tghix jew?
Pellegrini Ronnie
Sep 21st 2008, 07:56
A big thanks goes to Joseph Cuschieri for his extraordinary and tough decision.
This decision showed Joseph Cuschieri's loyalty and love for the Country and the Malta Labour Party. His constituents and also Labour supporters must be proud of him. What Joseph Cuschieri had done must never be forgotten especially by his constituents when time comes to cast their vote.
Congratulations goes also to Joseph Muscat on his appointment as Leader of the Opposition.
Anthony Sammut
Sep 21st 2008, 07:30
@Mr. J Agius
Ma stajtx tinzel baxx izjed. Kieku l-MLP jimxi kif tahseb int il-PN ma ghamilx aktar minn 5 snin fil-poter. Anke n-nazzjonalisti issa spiccaw jghidu li l-akbar zball tal-MLP li ma jaqdix lin-nies tieghu.
Prosit tal-kumment ta' Michael Fenech!!!
jesmond zammit
Sep 20th 2008, 23:51
thanks mr cuschieri.
Jeremy J Camilleri
Sep 20th 2008, 23:14
Joseph Agius...maybe he should be given a tax paid, government job...like head of information or something similar..
Surely being a Labourite wouldn't rule him out now, would it?
Charles Zammit
Sep 20th 2008, 22:49
let us labour supporters all say thanks to Joseph Cuschieri and wish Joseph Muscat a very successful tenure as leader of the opposition for the next four and a half years. let as hope Malta benefit from this move.
michael fenech
Sep 20th 2008, 22:25
@ J.Agius
That's like L.Gonze becomes PM. and Dr. E.Fenech Adami becomes President.
Joseph Agius
Sep 20th 2008, 22:20
yep fully agree james.
yes i predicted most of the ambassadors and chairpersons and yes i did not agree with them and yes i wrote on blogs that i did not agree with them.
however i am better in predicting elections (general and MEP) and referenda. With the president another yes- i predicted (predictions do not mean agreeing!)
A Camilleri
Sep 20th 2008, 22:06
Santo Subito .... Santo ..
James Sultana
Sep 20th 2008, 22:04
If Joseph Agius has never failed a prediction in the last 20 years, and he bet on all of them, he must be very rich !! I am sure that hr shouldn`t have had any problems to predict the names of the Ambassadors, the EU permanent representative, the chairpersons of entities such as WSC, Housing Authority, NSO and MEPA, the appointment of people like the ex-PN PRO in a similar public post, the appointment of a particular minster`s personal assistant to various "independent" and "private" entities linked to the same portfolio.... and probably even the names of the President of the Republic. While on this note, can Mr. Agius predict who will the next President of the Republic be and who will be the next Speaker of the House ? (you see Mr. Agius ... we know that game too).
You know what is good about the Cuschieri situation dear Mr. Agius ? That at least, if any "cushy" job is given to him with SuperOne, it WOULD NOT BE FROM THE TAX-PAYERS MONEY!!!
Joseph Agius
Sep 20th 2008, 21:49
hey carl, my code name is: joseph agius and my real name is surely not carl dimech.
I would like to take the opportunity to wish success to all josephs....joseph muscat, joseph cuschieri and yours truly, joseph agius!
my attitude here was more from the humour side rather than from the blind side.... i apologise if i did not express myself better.
Olina Tretyak
Sep 20th 2008, 21:47
VIVAT, Joseph Cuschieri !!!
VIVAT
People are applauding standing up.
Don't take notice of few person's sarcasm, they will never get to the level to understand the noble actions.
Michael Vella
Sep 20th 2008, 21:32
Good luck Dr. Muscat and Mr Cuschieri in your new jobs.
As for Carl Dimech, i don't think Mr. Agius "pretends" anyone to go register. I think what you wanted to say there was, 'what do you EXPECT him to do.' Also, why would Mr Agius give a fake name lol....what is there to be scared of in giving your real name?
As for Mr. Agius, i think Cuscheri deserves a cushy job withing the MLP for having given up his place in parliament.
I hope one day we can have an open political debate without the kind of attitude shown here, Politics in this country needs a bit of fresh air and could do without the political blindness some people demonstrate.
Joseph Agius
Sep 20th 2008, 21:31
ok carl...here is a prophecy and keep remembering it....next June let's see if I will say Poor Carl....Ok here is how it goes....Joseph Cuschieri will be one of labour's nominee for MEP pushed by the leader....and can you imagine a heftier pay?....For the past twenty years I have not gone wrong in my predictions....I am sure this will just be another one in the series!
carl dimech
Sep 20th 2008, 21:15
@ POOR JOSEPH AGIUS !
what u pretend.....imur jiregistra !? or he find a job within Net TV !....POOR JOSEPH AGIUS....GUESS ITS NOT UR REAL NAME!
Joseph Agius
Sep 20th 2008, 21:11
A bet he will be given some hefty job with one tv....