PN administrative council declares support for Delia as he says he is working harder despite personal matters

Updated 9pm with council's statement, new video The Administrative Council of the Nationalist Party said on Wednesday its members had unanimously declared their backing for leader Adrian Delia. The council also condemned what it described as "coordinated and malicious attacks being made against Dr Delia and the party."  The council's statement was read out by PN general secretary Clyde Puli at the end of a four-hour meeting. He said the grassroots had spoken and from now on, it was business as usual in the PN. He did not take questions, including whether allegations against Dr Delia had been discussed.  Before the council's meeting, Dr Delia told reporters that his personal issues were just that, and they should not be a concern to his party colleagues for as long as they did not impinge on his duties. "My personal issues are certainly not impinging on my duties. I am working every day, harder and with more commitment, and there should therefore be no concern for those around me," Dr Delia said in reply to questions. He said he believed he enjoyed the full support of the council and no one had told him otherwise. Watch: ‘I will not resign” – Delia rejects claims he’s pulling...