““I cannot remain silent because I am in politics out of conviction and not because of convenience. Divorce was a civil right as were the vote for women and young people, free healthcare and education, the decriminalisation of homosexuality and the separation of Church and state.all of which Labour governments had fought for wholeheartedly”
Joseph Muscat
“Do not be influenced by political parties on the divorce issue. We are still waiting Prime Minister Gonzi to say that all PN supporters are free to vote as they wish". Our country needs to be more European, more compassionate and tolerant. Even if I am alone speaking on these rights, it is fundamental for our country to be compassionate and tolerant”
“We need a system of childcare centres that really works and that is affordable. Women on the minimum wage cannot afford childcare centres. Besides, we need more flexibility at the workplace. There needs to be a change in mentality, also with respect to responsibility sharing in the family. We would like to reignite the flame of feminism in society.””
“Less burdens, more qualitative work and planning the future is what family policy should be all about, and not standing against divorce, you all know my position: don’t let any party tell you what to do. It’s up to you and your conscience”
“I will respect what people will vote. People who fought for what they thought was right even though the majority was against them inspire me. In the past, the “minority” fought for women to gain their voting rights, for 18-year-olds to be able to vote, for those who wanted Malta to be independent, ruled by its own government, those who were against homosexuality listed as a crime. Even if alone, I will keep on fighting for the civil rights which our country needs to work on.”
“The greatest value which guides us is tolerance. Don’t let divorce separate our country. We are not going to take it against no one. One unity we were, we are and such we will remain.”
“The Labour Party is home to unity, home to those who want to bring change to this country. Many have advised me against speaking on divorce, but I entered this party with conviction. I will keep on believing in this civil right even though I’d have to stand alone.”
