The Labour Party held its second mass meeting of the campaign on Gozo earlier this evening, this time in Victory Square, Xaghra.

Large crowds welcomed the Labour Party Leader, Joseph Muscat. He said that the first meeting which was held in Victoria at the start of the campaign, a send a strong signal, which was “that the Gozitans will be protagonists in this change.”

Labour will defend the interests of Gozitan families and businesses, as well as the needs and rights of all Gozitans and not just on specific cliques, Dr Muscat stated

The Labour Leader continued, by saying “this movement is one united entity, and this country needs unity.”

“With a new Governement, PL would not raise energy tariffs, “this is the politics of the past,” the Labour Leader said.

Joseph Muscat stated that “social mobility for our children is the main aim of this Movement. This mobility can be achieved through work and education, hence Labour’s commitment to work for Gozitans. A number of programmes intended specifically for Gozitans will be helping those investing in Gozo.

“New businesses in Gozo will be given a tax credit of €50,000, and all those employing in Gozo will be given a refund on salaries of €5,000. In addition to these incentives, all Gozitans working in Malta will have the possibility of working in Gozo instead.”

He said that a new Government will be investing in a Cruise Liner Passenger Terminal together with the private sector in order to create more jobs in Gozo.

“A Labour Government will also be opening a residence for the elderly in Gozo itself,” the Labour Leader continued. “Not having one for Gozitan elderlies who have to travel to Malta for care is unacceptable at this day and age.”

“Foreign universities have shown their interests in opening a campus in Gozo” and Dr Muscat also reaffirmed that Labour will be giving, where possible, the chance for Gozitan students to sit for their exams in Gozo. The Labour leader said that “a new Government will be committed towards rebuilding Gozo, which has been neglected for so long.”

Gozo’s infrastructure would be looked at, with consideration being given to a tunnel between Malta and Gozo, a ferry service from Gozo to Valletta, as well as the reintroduction of the helicopter service.

Dr Muscat mentioned the agreement with the FKNK and said that it was not an agreement that everybody would like. He said that the Party would respect the EU law and that the original EU agreement could not be changed, but that Maltese hunters should have the same rights as those in other European countries.

The Labour Leader said that in Government it would be very vigilant on the enforcement of the regulations and no illegalities as regards hunting and trapping would be permitted.

Dr Muscat concluded his speech by asking the crowd to send a clear signal for change and vote for the PL candidates next Saturday.

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