A Labour Party that promised much and delivered little
The Partit Nazzjonalista recalls how, over the years, the Partit Laburista made numerous promises that remained nothing more than words in electoral manifestos; “we believe we can deliver a Nifs Ġdid – A Fresh Start – for you and for our country”.
Three state-of-the-art hospitals: St Luke’s, Karin Grech and a new hospital for Gozitans. These were not only promised but paid for with more than €900 million of public funds, yet the state-of-the-art hospitals remain nothing more than plans on paper. The promise of massive investment in the nation’s health, which in reality turned into the biggest theft from the Maltese and Gozitan people, is just one example from a long list of promises made by the Labour Government that remained unfulfilled.
At a press conference addressed by Adrian Delia, Mark Anthony Sammut and new candidate Annabelle Cilia, the Partit Nazzjonalista said that despite Robert Abela claiming that 82% of electoral promises were fulfilled, this is clearly not the case. Launching a study on a promise does not mean it has been delivered.
The promise of a Regional Health Centre in the North has vanished. Other local centres have closed and remain shut, St Luke’s – which was meant to be renovated – is in a deplorable state, Karin Grech remains neglected, and Gozitans are still waiting for the new hospital they have been promised for years. Even the Ċensu Moran Centre, long in the making, is still offering only half the services it was meant to provide.
Today, the Partit Laburista is once again making many promises. Just days ago, Chris Bonett, the third Labour Minister tasked with solving the traffic problem, presented yet another mass transport project. But within hours, Clyde Caruana, the former Finance Minister, stated that he would not sign off on any mass transport project.
The PN spokespersons also listed a number of promises made in the Labour Party’s last electoral manifesto in the energy sector that remain unfulfilled. These include the second interconnector, which should have been operational a year ago, schemes for households to invest in renewable energy, serious investment in offshore energy, and investment to strengthen the electricity system so that Maltese families are not left without power in the height of summer. Despite all the fine words, very little has materialised.
The Partit Laburista has ended up gambling with the country’s energy sector by allowing the situation to reach just four months before the gas supply contract expires, leaving itself with no negotiating leverage and forced to resort to short-term supply arrangements.
All this, the PN speakers said, exposes a Labour Party that says a lot but fails to deliver when in Government.
People want a credible government. A government that delivers on its promises. A government that addresses everyday problems – traffic stress, sewage in the sea, hospital waiting lists, and the difficulty of becoming a homeowner. These are not abstract ideas but the realities people face, requiring a Government that understands them and provides solutions.
The Partit Nazzjonalista is offering A Fresh Start – not just in words, but with a clear direction that leads to a better quality of life, a healthier and cleaner environment, and infrastructure that works.
“People want long-term solutions and a future they can believe in – a Government that gives real hope that you can live a better life. We believe our country can do better. We believe we can deliver A Fresh Start you and for our country.”
28.04.2026
