Simon Busuttil is definitely no copycat

Labour sympathisers, including leading columnist Lino Spiteri, referred to the Nationalist statute amendment to have two deputy leaders as copying or imitating the Labour Party.

If there is a party that, over the years, has copied, it is precisely the PL. Labour copied the Nationalist Party in its organisational and tactical strategies. The double deputy leader system does not belong to the PL. It is a system used in other European countries. It is very much in line with the Team PN idea as proposed by Busuttil.

Although “there is no reason why a good thing should not be copied”, Busuttil does not need to emulate anyone or anything to be successful. He was original when, for instance, when former Prime Minister Eddie Fenech Adami tasked him with informing the public on EU matters.

An articulate speaker, he succeeded in persuading the people to vote Yes to Europe, with advantages far outweighing any disadvantages. In MEP elections he won resounding support, substantially surpassing that of any other candidate, including Prime Minister Joseph Muscat.

With all humility he does not need to copy any winning formula. Together with his team he has the potential to move forward with savoir faire and authenticity to offer effective “service with a smile” to all Maltese people.

Busuttil means business. His Team PN concept – applicable at all levels – will undoubtedly deliver results.