The Labour Party was founded 102 years ago today

Today, the Labour Party celebrates 102 year since it was first founded. On 15th October 1920, 12 men from various working sectors across Malta met in Valletta to found what was then known as the ‘Camera del Lavoro’, which eventually became the Labour Party.

During those days, Maltese workers were faced with adversity following the First World War, with many ending up without a job. Such hard times led to the Sette Giugnio riots, where Maltese rioters were shot by British Troops, leaving four dead.

The founding members and initial activists, the majority of which were shipyard workers, formed the Labour Party to help workers and disadvantaged members of society.

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