Labour MEP election candidate Charlon Gouder in a statement today referred to libel proceedings instituted against him by former minister Tonio Fenech and said he would not be intimidated.

Mr Fenech had instituted his case after Mr Gouder alleged that Mr Fenech had known about the tampered meters.

Mr Gouder said Mr Fenech has to shoulder the political responsibility for the smart meters scam, which started under the PN government.

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