Robert Abela warns against complacency and overconfidence in Labour's ranks

Abela stressed that the election result so far remains nil-nil, as he warned that the result of this election shouldn’t be taken for granted, and that this election isn't Labour's to lose.

The PL leader also addressed hateful comments targeting PL candidate Omar Rababah over his Syrian heritage. Abela expressed solidarity with Rababah, saying, “you are Malta.”

During Sunday’s rally, Abela reiterated the PL proposals announced in the first week of the campaign.

(Photo: Daniel Tihn/MaltaToday)

(Photo: Daniel Tihn/MaltaToday)

(Photo: Daniel Tihn/MaltaToday)

He also announced increases in children’s allowance for low-income families and additional spending on those receiving in-work benefit.

Abela teased upcoming proposals such as a new type of sea transport.

Before Abela, MEP Daniel Attard addressed supporters and undecided voters, as he insisted that the Labour Party is the only political force prioritising people’s needs above all else.

(Photo: Daniel Tihn/MaltaToday)

(Photo: Daniel Tihn/MaltaToday)

(Photo: Daniel Tihn/MaltaToday)

Referring indirectly to his alleged involvement in an EU investigation into Huawei, Attard said that over the past year some had tried to “crucify” him, but none had later apologised. He added that Labour does not support “a politics of hate.”

Also speaking at the event, Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri addressed the crowd, asking who they would trust to lead the country during its most difficult moments. He contrasted opposition figure Alex Borg with Abela, urging supporters to consider their choice carefully.