Evarist Bartolo not interested in PL deputy leadership race

Education Minister Evarist Bartolo this morning said that he is not interested in the race for the post of Labour Party deputy leader.

Mr Bartolo used his Facebook page to announce that he will not be contesting, and that his aim is to continue to serve in the responsibilities that he has been given.

Mr Bartolo had contested for the post of leader of the PL in 2008.

Mr Bartolo was being named as a possible contender for the post after the resignation of Konrad Mizzi just two months after the PL statute was change to make it possible for him to be elected. Mr Mizzi resigned in the wake of public outcry following revelations he has a company in Panama, and has also been relieved of his duties as energy and health minister but remains as minister without portfolio in the OPM.

On Friday, Economy Minister Chris Cardona was the first to announce his intention to contest, with other ministers like Edward Zammit Lewis and Owen Bonnici also likely to show an interest.

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