Prime Minister Robert Abela has asked Chris Fearne to reconsider his resignation from Deputy Prime Minister and government minister.

In a letter sent to Fearne – who announced his immediate resignation as Deputy Prime Minister and EU Funds Minister, and also asked for his nomination as European Commissioner to be withdrawn – Abela said that he had full faith in him.

“For the reasons I already expressed myself, where I emphasised your integrity and ability, I ask you to reconsider your decision as expressed,” Abela wrote.

Abela said that Fearne had always supported him and the country had benefitted hugely from his capabilities in times of difficulty.

Fearne, who is Minister of European Funds, Equality, Reforms and Social Dialogue, said that he was resigning not because he was admitting any wrongoing, but because he understands that it is the right thing to do.

Related

Ping pong with a view @carlwockner #davekozcruise #malta

Dimetrodon throws everything away - Jurassic World Evolution 2 Dominion Malta Expansion

MUT revealed excerpts of government proposals that go against electoral promises, PN says

Cleansing division to start offering free clean up services after village feasts

Around 120 patients to be relocated from Mount Carmel Hospital as facility starts closing down

Government to fund seven restoration projects in various churches

Animal Welfare Commissioner condemns Luna Park location near Petting Farm

Court rejects Romanian arrest warrant for 'prince' arrested in Malta

Iran's president and foreign minister die in helicopter crash at moment of high tensions in Mideast

London court rules WikiLeaks founder Assange can appeal against an extradition order to the US

Inquiry slams successive UK governments for failures that killed 3,000 in infected blood scandal

Only person responsible for persecution is the PM, PN says on Siġġiewi voter fraud