Nationalist MP Robert Arrigo has demanded complete removal of the 'clique' within the Nationalist Party, hinting that Deputy leader Simon Busuttil must also go.

In a hard-hitting facebook post addressed to his constituents, he said:

"You very kindly elected me on the 9th and 10th districts. This is not my victory , but your victory. I just represent you and your feelings towards the party and Malta.

I must share some points with you.
I have increased the number 1 votes on the 10th district by some 550 .
I have increased the number 1 votes on the 9th district by some 600 .

This on a scenario of one of the largest swings and defeats that the PN has suffered in recent history.

So far only Dr Gonzi and Dr Borg Olivier have shouldered responsibility. Others should follow suit and not get excuses of coming here only recently.

Not only, but I am the only backbencher to get elected on two districts
I am the only MP who got properly elected last time round  who was not given the opportunity to participate in the government .

In the districts I had one vici kap (deputy leader), one president of the PN executive , two sitting ministers and 1 outgoing minister who campaigned heavily for a candidate.

I was one who had no supporting staff, paid by the taxpayer, to campaign , and who were transferred to a private apartment in Sliema to conduct a campaign from the taxpayers' money.

The party gave me the airtime that was allocated, across the board , to all PN candidates, but completely left me out, of any other press conferences, net tv programmes, radio, newspapers, other tv stations.

On the contrary , other competing candidates had a field day, and pushed by the party. Some had 3 to 6 media events in one day.
On the last 2 weeks , a series of high profile openings were duly set up , to give maximum coverage thereby including the presence of the prime minister, even excluding a particular mayor.

All this , and probably more, give you , the electorate a more stunning performance. You have proven that you are the jury , not the party , that your sentiments are to be respected , and that the klikka (clique) must go, in its entirety.

So far only Dr Gonzi and Dr Borg Olivier  have shouldered responsibility. Others should follow suit and not get excuses of coming here only recently.

A clean and total change is the only remedy for such a disaster."