Taking to social media, Nationalist MP Alex Borg suggested that the Opposition has ‘won’ in Gozo.
Acknowledging the hard work that went into campaigning, the young PN MP said that indications show a victory for the PN in the sister island of Gozo.
‘With responsibility, with determination, with a strong understanding and with good will’, concluded Borg.
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Sharing a recent video of a jubilant group of Nationalist Party members celebrating with Roberta metsola and David Casa, PN MP and party veteran Beppe Fenech Adami wrote “we are back.”
According to sources close to Malta Daily, a gap of less than 10,000 after 50% of counted votes is expected; the information remains unofficial as half of the remaining votes still have to be counted.
Indications have shown that Roberta Metsola reportedly secured double the required vote quota in a strong performance by the European Parliament President.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Robert Abela addressed a crowd of Labour supporters at the PL headquarters in Hamrun, stating that from tomorrow, he will be rolling up his sleeves to provide a better version of the PL.
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In a comment to Malta Daily, independent candidate Arnold Cassola revealed that he found out he was in third place from journalists in Naxxar, highlighting that it is a clear sign that Malta wants something new.
The 70-year-old independent candidate thanked every person who vote for him, before going on to highlight that he has not received any statistics, it is understood that there may truly be an alternative to Malta’s political duopoly.
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Cassola reiterated that he doesn’t know what can happen by the end of the voting count as only a third have been counted so far.
When asked if he believes vote inheritance from Roberta Metsola will give him a chance to secure a seat at the European Parliament, he stated that while it could happen, he doesn’t want to make any predictions and remain with his feet on the ground. He also jokingly highlighted how he doesn’t know how many votes Metsola secured, even asking the EP president herself to which she replied that the shares the same amount of information.
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Crowds of Labour Party supporters have started to converge at the Labour Party Headquarters in Ħamrun after Robert Abela’s statement that the PL has secured a ‘solid’ win in the MEP elections.
Masses of red shirts, flags, balloons and more have flocked to the PL headquarters’ street as the Prime Minister and Labour Party leader is expected to address the crowds at 3pm.
Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Robert Abela announced the party’s victory, reflecting early indications showing a lead of about 15,000 votes over their rivals.
At the same time, significant progress was reported for the Nationalist Party. European Parliament President and Nationalist Party MEP candidate Roberta Metsola likely secured double the required quota, possibly setting a new record in European elections. Nationalist Party Secretary General Michael Piccinino stated that this year’s performance was the party’s best in a European election, with expectations of winning a third seat in the European Parliament.
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