The Labour Party has chosen 70 women with an average age of 29 years to take part in its LEAD programme, aimed to generate more participation by women in political life.

They have been separated into two groups, with the first group starting its operations next month and the second group in March. Each group will run for a year.

The programme coordinator, Miriam Dalli, said that the intention of the programme is to encourage more participation by women.

Lydia Abela, PL executive secretary, said the board had a difficult choice considering the talented women who came forward.