[WATCH] Clayton Bartolo resigns following new probe into allegations involving wife

After weeks of procrastination, Clayton Bartolo resigns from minister • A Standards Commissioner report found that Bartolo and minister Clint Camilleri abused their power • New probe behind decision to step down

By: maltatoday.com

Nov 26 2024
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[WATCH] Clayton Bartolo resig

Clayton Bartolo has resigned from tourism minister almost three weeks after a Standards Commissioner report found he breached ethics when employing his now wife as a consultant.

Bartolo tendered his resignation on Tuesday morning following a meeting with Prime Minister Robert Abela at Auberge de Castille.

Sources close to government said the resignation was prompted by what appears to be a fresh probe into new allegations involving payments received by his wife. MaltaToday is not privy to the nature of these new allegations.

Bartolo released no comment upon exiting Castille. “What is discussed between the Prime Minister and myself remains confidential,” he told MaltaToday.

Bartolo is one of two ministers flagged by the Standards Commissioner as having abused their power. The other is Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri.

There is no indication yet whether Camilleri is also resigning, however, he has been adamant over the past few weeks of having done nothing wrong.

Bartolo was seen entering Castille on Tuesday morning followed shortly afterwards by Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri and Economy Minister Silvio Schembri. The other two ministers remained inside Castille after Bartolo departed.

This is a developing story. More information will be published as it arrives.