PN says Labour ‘promised much, delivered little’ across key sectors

The Nationalist Party has accused the government of failing to deliver on a series of major electoral promises, arguing that key projects in healthcare, energy and infrastructure have remained “nothing more than plans on paper.”

At a press conference addressed by PN MPs Adrian Delia, Mark Anthony Sammut and PN candidate Annabelle Cilia, the party said that over the years, the Labour government had made numerous commitments that were never fulfilled.

The PN pointed to the promise of three “state-of-the-art” hospitals – St Luke’s, Karin Grech and a new hospital for Gozo – which it said were not only pledged but paid for with more than €900 million in public funds.

“These remain nothing more than plans on paper,” the party said, describing the situation as “the biggest theft from the Maltese and Gozitan people.”

The PN also challenged Prime Minister Robert Abela’s claim that 82% of electoral promises had been fulfilled, arguing that launching studies on proposals does not equate to delivery.

It said the promise of a Regional Health Centre in the North had “vanished,” while other local centres had closed and remained shut.

St Luke’s Hospital, which was meant to be renovated, was described as being in a “deplorable state,” while Karin Grech was said to remain neglected.

The party added that Gozitans were still waiting for a new hospital, while the Ċensu Moran Centre was offering only part of the services originally planned.

Turning to infrastructure, the PN criticised recent government proposals on mass transport, noting that Transport Minister Chris Bonett had presented a new project, only for Finance Minister Clyde Caruana to state hours later that he would not sign off on any such initiative.

The PN also listed what it described as unfulfilled promises in the energy sector, including the second interconnector, which it said should have been operational a year ago, as well as schemes for households to invest in renewable energy, investment in offshore energy, and measures to strengthen the electricity system.

It said that, despite fine words, little progress had been made, and accused the government of “gambling with the country’s energy sector” by allowing the situation to reach just months before the gas supply contract expires, leaving limited negotiating leverage.

“All this exposes a Labour Party that says a lot but fails to deliver when in government,” the PN said.

The party said people want a credible government that delivers on its promises and addresses everyday issues such as traffic congestion, sewage in the sea, hospital waiting lists and housing affordability.

It added that it is offering “A Fresh Start,” which it said goes beyond words and provides a clear direction for improved quality of life, a cleaner environment and functioning infrastructure.

“People want long-term solutions and a future they can believe in – a government that gives real hope that you can live a better life. We believe our country can do better. We believe we can deliver a Fresh Start for you and for our country,” the PN said.

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