[WATCH] Mizzi says Labour will try to 'push boundaries' in new electoral manifesto

Labour 'to push boundaries' in its next electoral manifesto

The Labour Party is already gearing up for the next general elections, with Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi pledging to do his best “to push the boundaries” in delivering a strong electoral manifesto.

“I want to try and push the boundaries to create the best possible ideas and proposals for the country,” he told MaltaToday at the end of a press conference.

Mizzi, uncontested for the deputy leadership election, is set to become Labour’s new deputy leader for party affairs, succeeding Toni Abela who was nominated to the European Court of Auditors.

As a member of the Cabinet, Mizzi has a large portfolio overseeing energy and health. He however appears to be undaunted by the significant increase of his responsibilities, arguing that his main strength had always been organization.

He added that he sought to achieve the necessary changes to truly modernize and revitalize the Labour Party by working closely with a “big team of people.”

Mizzi said that that talks were underway with party delegates to discuss the main issues to be addressed by the party.

Mizzi’s role will include the strengthening of “the core team” ahead of the upcoming general election and work closely with grassroots and at committee levels.

“The main area of concern include the party’s media and how to improve its operations; grassroots activism and how local committees and local councils can improve their performan,” he said.

In terms of ONE TV, Mizzi said the party hoped it would give more importance to current affairs.

He also wants the Labour Party to improve relations with NGOs and the various stakeholders “to put the party one step ahead of its rivals.”

“Some of the changes will be visible to the public, such as those related to One TV, whereas others will be more internal,” he said, adding that the party would engage “broadly” with NGOs and environmental groups and stakeholders to give the party the best policies possible.

The party, he added, was committed to providing “a rigorous and healthy challenge to the government.”