The Labour Party has donated €35,000 to the Community Chest Fund after the sale by auction of the prime minister's private car.

The donation was made earlier today to President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca by Dr Muscat and the party's administration.

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The Alfa car was a source of controversy over the past four years when Dr Muscat kept it as his official car and received an annual government allowance of €7,000.

He has now opted for a government-owned car.

He donated the Alfa to the PL, which then auctioned it and sold it for €35,000 on June 10.

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