Labour launches ‘I’m In’ campaign

It was a long day for Labour leader Joseph Muscat whose morning started with an early visit at Burmarrad Commercials in his hometown of Burmarrad and ending late in the evening with the launch of the youth campaign 'I'm In' in St Julian's.

Accompanied by his wife Michelle, Muscat was given a warm welcome by those present who were all enjoying free flowing drink and food while waiting for his arrival.

Launching the youth's campaign, Muscat said the party's campaign slogan 'Malta for all' symbolised a new way of doing politics.

"I look forward to see Labourites celebrate Independence Day in the same way Nationalists do and I also dream of the day when Nationalists celebrate Freedom Day in the same manner Labourites do," Muscat said, adding that the divisions created in Malta's past should not be carried on by generations.

He said that this sentiment was shared by many.

Muscat said that when he entered politics 18 years ago he aspired to see a country that lived elections serenely.

"Why should our generations continue fighting? It doesn't mean ignoring scars. Those who suffered physical and moral scars during the turbulent political times will never forget what they passed through in the sixties and eighties.

"However it is now time to turn over a new leaf and to stop fighting against one other. Political rivalry should cease."

To rigorous applause, Muscat said that the election was not to see the change "from a blue to a red administration but to see the white and red colours of the Maltese flag dominate".

The Labour leader added that there were far more important things in individuals' lives than elections... like the birth of a child, the death of a loved one, marriage or the civil union with one's partner for same sex couples.