Voters elected several fresh faces to the House, leaving out many who have warmed the seats of Parliament for the past five years. Christian Peregin speaks to some of those who will be bowing out.

Joe Debono Grech (PL)

I will continue working in the party. I am not disappointed. This was my 11th election and I always worked to help the party, but the electorate decides.

If we were not in Opposition I would not have contested but I felt my help was needed and I gave it as I always did.

I’ve been in Parliament for around 40 years, which I think is a record. Will this be my last election? I don’t know.

I’ve learnt never to commit myself. If the party needs me, I will contest again.

All I care about is that the party gets elected so I am very happy this time around.

Anthony Zammit (PL)

It’s pointless crying over spilt milk. Life goes on. In a democracy it is the people’s decision that counts.

Whether I will continue to be active in politics depends on a number of factors. I have a successful career.

I have made a name in my profession. Ultimately, I’m not in politics because I want anything but because I contribute to the country.

I’m not sure why I wasn’t elected but I will continue to do anything to serve my country.

Luciano Busuttil (PL)

If deputy leader Louis Grech concedes the first district I might still have a chance. Obviously, I have my legal profession that no one can take away from me.

Regarding the party, I am always available to help and already told the leader this much.

I think I wasn’t elected because, when you have many candidates, the votes are spread out even though the party stands to gain with many candidates.

On a personal level I am disappointed because I gave my all as Ħamrun mayor and was expecting better treatment, to put it mildly. But people decide and you must respect their decision.

Charles Mangion (PL)

I’m OK. I’ll go back to my notary’s office where I have been for the past 30 years.

There might be a casual election in the fourth district but I don’t know what the outcome will be.

I definitely did worse than expected and I cannot really tell why I wasn’t elected. I felt I had a good campaign but, at the end of the day, it is the people’s choice. I will definitely remain active within the party.

I want to see the party implement the ambitious programme it proposed to the people. Nobody is indispensable but I would be prepared to help Labour implement its programme because I think it’s good for the country. Will I contest again?

Well, elections are always interesting. I’m young enough to enjoy a challenge.

Charlò Bonnici (PN)

I cannot say I am not disappointed with my own showing and that of my party in last Saturday’s elections.

I felt I had worked hard throughout the whole five years, particularly in the 11th district.

For this reason, I expected a better result. But the people have spoken and I fully respect their decision.

I still stand a chance to make it if casual elections are held and I decide to contest them.

For the moment it’s back to my normal routine using this time to mull my options for the future.

Peter Micallef (PN)

For now, I don’t think I should be giving comments. I could have the chance of a casual election on the seventh district.

I will wait for that result to decide my future.

Karl Gouder (PN)

I’m happy because I almost doubled the number of votes I got five years ago. That was my first time contesting and I was lucky to be co-opted halfway through the legislature. I will keep building on the past years.

Regardless of whether I am asked to remain in the PN’s administration, I want to involve myself more because I believe in this party more than ever.

I said many things in the past but sometimes the party was not very open because it had its own values that worked really well. Now we realise we have to change. I think this is a change I should be part of.

Our policies got the country good results, so if we stick to them and arrange the problems we can keep working for this country.

Jean-Pierre Farrugia (PN)

After 30 years of participation in the PN structures I have decided to remain a lifelong member but will stop actively participating.

My biggest humiliation was in 2010 when no action was taken against the Judas who leaked a courageous and sincere e-mail I sent to the leader, fully capturing the situation.

I explained this to the 1,400 Nationalist households I entered in the past 14 months... had my voice been heard, we would have gone to the Opposition with dignity.

I thank those who voted for me or helped me in my public service since 1992 and I apologise to anyone whom I could have hurt.

From today, I will be more available for my family and my patients. (Source: Facebook)