The Labour Party has won the majority in Siġġiewi (for the first time ever) and Mosta in a local election cycle that has been defined by major losses for the Nationalist Party.

Kirsten Sant is the new mayor of Siġġiewi , with the PL winning four seats to the PN’s three.

The PN have so far lost their majorities in Valletta (also for the first time), St Paul’s Bay, and San Ġwann.

While not necessarily as hyped as the MEP elections, the loss of key localities will certainly put pressure on embattled PN Leader Adrian Delia.

The PL has declared majorities in Floriana, Senglea, Qala, Gżira, Birgu, Kirkop and Mtarfa

23 towns and villages around Malta and Gozo will elect their local councils this evening, which are:

Swieqi, Attard, Qormi, Naxxar, Mosta, Floriana, Luqa, Senglea, Ħamrun, Għargħur, Gżira, Kirkop, Siġġiewi, Santa Luċija, Mtarfa, Xgħajra, Safi, Birgu, San Lawrenz, Munxar, Qala, Kercem and Żebbuġ

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Julian Bonnici

Julian is the former editor of Lovin Malta and has a particular interest in politics, the environment, social issues, and human interest stories.