Majority against politicians' involvement in local feasts

A survey carried out by sister newspaper Illum shows that almost two out of every three Maltese agree with a moratorium – ceasing of pyrotechnics production until the board of inquiry has reached its conclusions.

This result contradicts with the position of both the Nationalist and Labour parties. Both political parties had declared that they are against a moratorium.

According to the same survey, the moratorium enjoys greater support from Labour voters. Whereas three out of every four Labour voter agreed with a moratorium, almost less than two out of every three Nationalist voter opted for a “No”.

Figures also show that the majority of Labour voters who participated in the survey feel negative about politicians involving themselves in band clubs who organise pyrotechnics.

Only 13% of the participant Labour voters see political involvement as something positive. This contrasts with the 29% Nationalist voters who see nothing wrong in politicians’ involvement. Ironically, several Labour MPs are directly involved within band clubs. These include Michael Falzon, who is also the lawyer of the Malta Pyrotechnic Association and Marlene Pullicino, who also holds a pyrotechnic licence.