Labour MP and former Gozo Minister Anton Refalo has called for the majority to listen to the needs of the minority during this critical moment, with Malta currently coming to grips with a new political crisis following the arrest of Yorgen Fenech and his links to the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Keith Schembri and Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi.

“To be an elected politician is an honour. It is also challenging.”

“It is about finding a balance between listening and acting for the best of all.”

“As for every stage or position in life, turbulence and challenges brings about chances to improve, just as every problem always has more than one solution.”

“Democracy is not only a form of Constitution. It is a state of mind. Not only is it wanted that people express their opinion, but it is also necessary for a democratic process to unfold and contribute to further development of a community or country.”

“I have been a member of the Parliamentary Group since 1987, and I see it as my duty to carry out the mandate given to me for the best of all, and I am sure that the rest of the Parliamentary Group feels the same way.

Even though the majority has the power to decide, it is necessary to take into account how the minority feels.”

“After all, we are not only members or supporters of political parties, we are first of all Gozitan and Maltese,” Refalo wrote on social media.

Refalo is the latest in a line of significant Labour Party figures to speak out against the current situation.

Earlier, Parliamentary Secretary for EU funds Aaron Farrugia urged fellow MPs to put the national interest above all other considerations.

Meanwhile, Education Minister Evarist Bartolo published a hard-hitting Facebook post, warning that Malta would be worse off if it protects murderers and money launderers and a better place if justice is carried out without fear or favour

PN Leader Adrian Delia has also called for Prime Minister Joseph Muscat’s resignation, saying his conflict of interests in the case means he has become “illegitimate”.

However, Muscat remains determined to carry out, earlier saying he would not “abdicate” from his position, and that his government would see out the entire legislature.

The Labour Party’s parliamentary group are meeting tomorrow.