The political parties raised a staggering €1.23 million in fundraising telethons held yesterday.
The Labour Party raised €611,497 and the PN 620,319. Both achieved new records.
Both party leaders thanked their supporters for their generosity.
Grazzi / Thank you for helping raise €611,497 for @PL_Malta -JM
— Joseph Muscat (@JosephMuscat_JM) December 10, 2017
Thank you for your donations. Positve @PNmalta, strong Opposition. €620,319
— Adrian Delia (@adriandeliapn) December 10, 2017
The telethons were held between noon and midnight. Variety programmes were presented in both headquarters as volunteers, officials and MPs received phone calls.
The PL also held a Christmas market outside its HQ.
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat thanks Labour supporters.