'We don't pay lip service to social justice' - AD

If elected in Parliament, Alternattiva Demokratika will push for an increase in the minimum wage and decent jobs rather than precariousness, chairperson Michael Briguglio said.

Speaking during a press conference outside Parliament, AD Chairperson Michael Briguglio said: "In parliament, AD will be the voice for social justice. We will propose an increase in the minimum wage and a drive for decent jobs rather than precariousness. We will propose real rights for persons with disability, including an increase in the disability pension and true accessibility."

He added that The Green Party will propose sustainable and decent pensions, and justice for pensioners who are being robbed of their full pension.

Inclusive education, the defence of public services and the welfare state will also be a top green priority, to ensure that poverty does not increase, Brigulio noted.

The AD chairperson also pointed out that AD will propose concrete measures to bring down the prices of medicines, with practices which are common in other EU countries with lower prices.

On his part, AD candidate Silvan Agius said: "In this campaign AD has proved its credentials on social policy, which is both in touch with the needs of the people and also forward thinking drawing long term solutions based on tried and tested policies that give results. We don't pay lip service to social justice, we have stood up for the rights of those who have experienced hardship because of the precarious nature of their jobs, and those people whose rights are not yet respected."

In his concluding remarks, Briguglio reiterated that "2,000 voters in a district can ensure that social justice is a parliamentary priority by voting AD.  On the ballot sheet, AD voters can also move on to their preferred candidates of choice from other political parties."