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Labour committed to eradicate poverty
Joseph Muscat says new Labour government is committed to eradicate poverty during visit to Millennium Chapel in Paceville.
20 December 2012, 12:00am
Staff Reporter
Staff Reporter
1 min read
Joseph Muscat, flanked by Fr Saviour Grima, Labour MP Carmelo Abela chatting with Millennium Chapel founder Fr Hillary Tagliaferro.
Labour leader Joseph Muscat committed himself to eliminate poverty if elected to government.
Muscat said this during a visit to the Millennium Chapel in Paceville, where he was received by the chapel's founder Fr Hilary Tagliaferro and director Fr Saviour Grima.
The Labour leader explained that poverty in Malta has increased to 21% meaning that up to 88,000 persons are at risk of poverty.
Muscat who was accompanied by Labour MP Carmelo Abela added that poverty comes in various forms "and unfortunately material poverty is on the rise again."
Muscat thanked the chapel's staff for their work in the community and said that a new government will give the chapel all the necessary support.
The chapel's management explained that it is currently providing help to around 250 families. The Millennium Chapel provides counseling, food aid and training in life skills and parental skills.
