Anthony Abela submits nomination for casual election

Following Lawrence Gonzi's resignation from parliament, former Nationalist MP Anthony Abela submitted his nomination for the casual election.

So far, Abela has been the only one to submit the nomination.

Nominations will close on Friday and a casual election will be held on 30 July.

Abela, a notary by profession, served as parliamentary secretary in charge of defence between 2003 and 2008 under the Gonzi administration.

Abela is the son of former Nationalist MP Sammy Abela.