A PN government will give tax reductions that will benefit everyone - Grech
Opposition Leader Bernard Grech said that a Nationalist Party government would reduce taxes, whilst increasing allowances for parents and those who do not have to pay taxes.In an address on Sunday, commemorating four years since he became PN Leader,
Opposition Leader Bernard Grech said that a Nationalist Party government would reduce taxes, whilst increasing allowances for parents and those who do not have to pay taxes.
In an address on Sunday, commemorating four years since he became PN Leader, Grech said that the PN in government would emphasize a new economic social model, which addresses all facets of society.
Grech said that the PN would remove taxes from the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in order to address the higher cost of living. He accused the Labour government of "stealing from people's pockets," as well as putting excess burden on employers who have to bear the cost of the COLA.
A Nationalist government would also give out tax credits to the self-employed and the private sector so that they do not transfer the burden of higher prices to the consumer, Grech said.
"We will also introduce reductions in tax for parents, and increase allowances as they are investing in raising their children, and that is an important and necessary investment for the country today, and in the future," Grech said.
He said a PN government plans for the short, medium and long-term, and it will also provide greater aid to parents with children with disabilities, as they have extraordinary burdens.
"We do not want their children to fall behind, they have intrinsic value, and value for our country," Grech said.
Grech said that the PN government will reduce tax for parents whose children are still studying, as well as grant allowances to those who do not have to pay taxes.
He said the PN would grant the biggest pension to pensioners, as well as reduce taxes and introduce a special allowance for widows.
"We will be sensitive not to leave any sector behind," Grech said, adding that with a PN government, there would be more money in people's pockets.
"This is one of the ways we will help you more forward, so that you generate economic activity, and the whole population moves forward," Grech said, adding that the PN government would award hard work, and the needs of all vulnerable persons.
He also said that a Labour government has no other tactics but to "attack" people, as he strongly deplored a statement issued by the Labour Local Council of Żejtun (or by the Mayor herself), which condemned PN councillor Enya Abela simply for keeping the people of Żejtun informed about her work.
"We will not let anyone attack our youth. The PN will defend, it will be a party for the small, and those who invest, to guarantee a country which moves forward," Grech said.
Grech said that the party has done and changed a lot in these past four years, saying that he felt proud of his Parliamentary group, made up of people with long experience in politics, and new people who started their first steps in parliamentary work these past two years.
He said that despite being in the Opposition, the mix of experience, energy, various ideas and innovations brought together by the PN managed to make a difference and push policies.
"Our work is based on the unity there is between us. We love each other like family, and the country must move forward as one family," Grech said.
He continued that maturity and respect require apologies in politics, as the PN's aim is to be a government which looks out for the best interests of the Maltese and Gozitan population.
"That is the difference in what we say and do. People recognize us by our work. On the other hand, the PL has internal conflicts, and the Prime Minister lost all moral authority, and is being distrusted," Grech said, adding that Robert Abela had to concede in letting Central Bank governor Edward Scicluna have his way, still receiving a salary and perks without going to work.
Grech said that the PN was also at the forefront for calling for a public inquiry into the death of Jean Paul Sofia, as well as at the front of calling for the Vitals deal investigation.
He also said that the PL government tried passing a law "from under the table" with regards to the abortion legislation, and said that at least, one knows where the PN stands on the matter.
Grech said that while Abela gives money to the corrupt, he has none for the teachers who are protesting for better pay and rights, workers, vulnerable persons, etc. He said that when he became PN leader, he immediately went to Abela to ask for an immigration conference.
"Today, everyone agrees with us that the country needs a new economic, social model," Grech said.
He noted the recent survey which showed that the PN is ahead of Labour by 12,000 votes, saying that this shows a trend that the PN is moving forward, and with authenticity and conviction, it can be the government leading the country forward.
Speakers Martina Cutajar and Matthew Bonello also spoke at the event.
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