Labour MEP Joseph Cuschieri said today that the funds he will donate from his salary, should he be re-elected, will be managed by a foundation which will publish its accounts.

Mr Cuschieri on Thursday said he would be donating half his salary to charitable causes. The foundation, he said, would receive €186,000 from his salary over five years or €3,100 per month.

The foundation would be headed by an independent parson not involved in politics.

Mr Cuschieri said his initiative had been very well received. He promised to resign if he did not keep his word. 

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