PN's Alex Borg Criticises Labour's Election Strategy, Alleges Debate Cancellation

2026-05-04T23:00:40.465+00:00 · Updated 2026-05-05T11:01:18.189+00:00

Nationalist Party (PN) candidate Alex Borg has criticised the Labour Party's electoral strategy, arguing that voters are looking for structural changes rather than financial incentives. He also claimed that Prime Minister Robert Abela cancelled a planned television debate with him.

Speaking at a PN event in Żurrieq, Borg drew a distinction between his party's vision and what he described as Labour's "cash pledges" in the opening week of the campaign. He insisted that under a Nationalist government, workers would "work to live, not live to work," implying a focus on quality of life over mere income.

Borg stated that the people "cannot be bought" and desire a better quality of life, suggesting that Labour's approach of offering financial handouts does not address deeper societal needs.

Furthermore, Borg alleged that Prime Minister Robert Abela cancelled a debate that was scheduled to take place on the TVM programme Xtra. This claim was made during his address, adding another point of contention to the ongoing electoral campaign.

He also criticised the government, accusing it of failing to clearly differentiate between state and party matters. Borg specifically targeted what he referred to as "PL propaganda" billboards, suggesting they represent an improper use of public resources or influence for partisan gain.

The allegations come amidst heightened political activity as parties present their proposals and engage in public discourse ahead of the upcoming elections.

Nationalist Party candidate Alex Borg has intensified his criticism of the Labour Party's election strategy, stating there is "no distinction between Castille and Mile End". This comment underscores his view that the government and the Labour Party are operating as one entity.

Borg further criticised what he described as "PL stunts", suggesting that the Labour Party is engaging in superficial actions rather than addressing substantive issues. These remarks build upon his previous allegations that Prime Minister Robert Abela cancelled a scheduled television debate and that the government is blurring the lines between state and party affairs.