Government opens grant schemes aimed at Labour core supporters during electoral campaign

The Labour government has opened and expanded several grant schemes aimed at former workers and pensioners, describing it as an effort to address “past injustices” as the country enters election mode. The schemes target former employees of Malta Drydocks, Malta Shipbuilding, Telemalta and Rediffusion, all groups with long-standing ties to Labour. Last week, the government … Continued

By Ivan Camilleri