Update 2: Gonzi launches PN electoral campaign - 'A secure future'

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi launched the PN's electoral campaign this morning  (Futur fis-sod) and the focus of the party will be on the individual, with particular emphasis on jobs, education and health. People, he said, would be encouraged to reflect well on their future on the basis of what was achieved in the past. The past five years had been extremely difficult for all countries, but despite the upheavals, Malta had performed well and this was something which made the government proud. The international crises persisted and the people would be encouraged to reflect on how the PN government had a record of acting decisively to save hundreds of jobs.  It was also the PN government which created 20,000 jobs. At the same time in five years the government had reduced 25 taxes including income tax, while ensuring that the economy continued to grow. Under the PN government, Dr Gonzi said, Malta was also able to keep health services free and growth was maintained, with 44,000 operations being performed at Mater Dei Hospital. This happened while other countries were scaling back. In education, one new school was built every year, the University campus was enlarged and a new Mcast...