“Government is trying to gag the Opposition.”

Nationalist leader Simon Busuttil after he led a PN walkout of Parliament in protest at a ruling handed down that he was in breach of privilege.


“As far as I’m concerned, my role as equal opportunities officer concerns sticking up for our population.”

Labour Party official Rachel Tua defends herself after unleashing a vicious attack against ‘illegal’ immigrants on her Facebook page.


“It hurts when people ask why these people left in the first place.”

Jesuit Refugee Service worker Goitom Yosief speaking after the Lampedusa tragedy, which claimed hundreds of asylum seekers’ lives.


“I am also here because I am told that where there are sharks, politicians feel at home”.

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat at the opening of the Malta National Aquarium in Qawra on Thursday.


“A courtroom of manure.”

Magistrate Carol Peralta ex­presses his frustration over cases dragging on for years.


“No one is interested in my sheep. It was only Times of Malta that was interested in my martyrdom.”

Hersdman Gianni Attard testifying in Gozo on Friday after his unregistered sheep were culled by the Veterinary Services last year.


“Our ancient towns and village cores are under attack from speculators.”

NGO Din l-Art Ħelwa protesting after the proposed demolition of three 400-year-old houses in Naxxar.

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