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The Labour Party parliamentary group will meet on Monday to discuss the recent developments surrounding the investigation into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia.

The PL group meets every week, but this Monday’s meeting will include a discussion on these latest developments.

Earlier today, it was revealed that murder suspect Yorgen Fenech has requested a presidential pardon in return for information.

Economy Minister Chris Cardona was also called in for questioning, reportedly over allegations by Caruana Galizia that he had visited a brothel while on government duty, allegations he vehemently denied.

“As part of the ongoing police investigation, the Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Businesses was asked to provide some clarifications on speculations that were made about him in the past,” the ministry said in a statement.

“As he has always done, Minister Cardona responded immediately to the request by cooperating fully with the police, and remains ready to cooperate further so as to clarify any issues or questions that might crop us as part of the ongoing investigation.”

The Opposition convened an urgent parliamentary group meeting earlier today, with PN leader Adrian Delia describing the recent developments as “disturbing”.