“We are repulsed by the abusive and violent language being used by prominent members of the Nationalist Party in Opposition to debate this important amendment,” Moviment Graffitti said in a statement. 

“We, therefore, hold the leader of the PN Opposition Bernard Grech entirely responsible for encouraging public descent into aggressive and violent amoralism.”

“An Opposition leader willing to ridicule and endanger women at their most vulnerable to cling on to political points does not deserve a seat in Parliament. We call upon Bernard Grech’s immediate resignation and a swift apology by the Nationalist Party.”

It also noted that the PN opposition is aware of its inability to speak to the young demographic it depends on for re-election into power, also noting its insignificance in shaping public debate.

“We insist that European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, in remaining silent on this matter, has failed to use her position of power and the global platforms available to her to shield the women of Malta and Gozo from the public oppression, humiliation, and shaming inflicted upon them by her colleagues in the PN Opposition during this dark week.”

“A political class that lashes out against women when it finds itself losing vision and control is severely compromised and has no place in positions of power. All PN members of parliament, male and female alike, who did not take a position against the hateful rhetoric of their leader Bernard Grech are failed politicians like him.”

“We reiterate our call for Bernard Grech’s resignation and insist that the Nationalist Party should issue a public apology to Andrea Prudente.”