PN leader Simon Busuttil said this evening the party was being rebuilt to ensure it would be a strong opposition.

Speaking during a party activity in Marsascala, Dr Busuttil said that although it was summer, the party was going through a re-engineering process at all levels to make sure that its foundations were strengthened so that it could move forward and progress on a sound footing.

This work was already giving positive results so much so that by the end of the month the party's finances would break even.

"We are rebuilding the party. In order to be a strong opposition we need to first put our house in order."

Referring to the evolving political situation, Dr Busuttil said that the latest Police Board inquiry was reminiscent of the dark days of labour.

Instead of investigating those who made a mistake and accused the wrong person, the board investigated and put the blame on those who rectified the situation and arraigned the right person.

"This is unbelievable and unheard of," he said.

Dr Busuttil warned the Police Commissioner that the party would not let him victimise any members of the force.

"The police are for everyone and not just for the Labour Party", he said.

He also called on the government to carry the political responsibility for the recent police blunder as the Labour Opposition used to preach before the elections.