Mud-slinging pits means parliament needs voice of reason, AD

Alternattiva Demokratika chairperson Michael Briguglio said electing the greens to parliament would bring a voice of reason to the two-party system that is "suffocating society".

Briguglio said in a press conference in St Anne Square, Sliema, that the electoral campaign was clearly showing the need of a 'voice of reason' in parliament.

"Whilst both Nationalist and Labour Parties are constantly attacking each other on corruption and illegalities during the electoral frenzy, it is clear that the two-party system is facing a crisis of legitimacy. The days of partisan appointments in key posts, and of the stagnant duopoly should be over.

"AD is making clear proposals on transparent and meritocratic appointments of key posts in the public sector, and has been consistently proposing party financing and whistleblower legislation. With 2,000 votes in a district, AD will be in parliament. History will be made as AD will be proposing legislation to stop the suffocation of society by the two-party system."

Mario Mallia, AD spokesperson for education described the current situation in the electoral campaign as tragic.

"Politicians need to lead by example. They need to be an inspiration.  Instead, they are relegating politics to a slanging match that is making a mockery of what politics should be all about.  The sense of respect towards political adversaries is being thrown out of the window in an attempt to score political points.

"Revelations of corruption and mismanagement are left for the election campaign on purpose. National interest is being held hostage to party interests".