‘Voting before midday would help us loads’ – Muscat

The Labour leader's appeal for next Saturday is for the electorate to go out and vote early in the morning before midday.

"If you want to help us, please vote before midday. Even if there would be long queues, especially in the big districts, I urge you to stay and vote," Muscat said.

Muscat lauded the "fantastic" group of candidates his party was presenting adding that they were all qualified and ready to implement Labour's roadmap if elected to power.

"It's time to vote for a change in direction, a change from a government who didn't stick to timeframes set and promises made."

The Labour leader said his movement was indeed an open one, as shown by "the enthusiasm youths are showing".

"And I am not referring to the enthusiasm shown at rallies or mass meetings or when we visited Junior College, University, MCAST or Higher Secondary. I am referring to the hundreds involved in our campaign. Youths who are knocking on doors calling for change... our volunteers on the fourth floor who are helping out in research and in the setting up of our activities," he said. This, he added, was being carried out without anyone expecting anything in return.

Muscat also urged people not to give in to provocation or resort to violence.

"Violence, even if provoked, is never justified. Any irresponsible acts will not only be condemned but will also be reported to the police. I know there may be cases that could be blown out of proportion but I don't care. We won't tolerate violence," Muscat warned.

He said that everyone should remain calm, even during mass meetings. He said that on Thursday, people should go to the mass meeting in Hal Far in quiet without having to sound horns, before and after the mass meeting. He also said that everyone should head home after the mass meeting.

"Help doesn't come through singing and the sounding of horns but through hard work... we are still the underdog. Surveys don't count. And if you want to help us, help us in continue spreading the message for change."