Godfrey Farrugia will not retire from politics, insisting that as the voice of a third party it was essential to create substantial change while also calling for greater political inclusivity from both political parties.

The MP had told Parliament that he was seriously considering retiring from politics, in an off-the-cuff remark while speaking of disillusionment with some of the members of the House.

Speaking to The Malta Independent on Sunday, Farrugia said that Parliament, as the highest institution in the country, should be used to enrich democracy.

"I think that parliamentarians, with the exception of a few, should be exemplary when it comes to their moral code. Where is the moral compass in society?

"When we meet in Parliament, we are meant to discuss sustainable outcomes. Are we achieving this under the current system? I am very doubtful; both parties preach inclusivity, but when it comes to the inclusivity of political opinions, they act very differently."

Farrugia reiterated that he will continue as an MP in order to be the voice of a "true third party", adding that parliamentarians were not adhering to their mission statement.

"Ethics, obligations, and duties are not being upheld."

"Last week's attack [which claimed the life of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia] should serve as a turning point. It calls for political responsibility because there was a political climate that brought it about, otherwise we will remain just as we are."

He said that in his opinion in order to have a strong coalition, it was essential that it had a leader that was truly exemplary to the principles of that coalition.

Asked specifically about the PN MPs who were quoted as saying they were attempting to present a motion of no confidence in Delia, Farrugia would not be drawn into the specifics but acknowledged that it appears there are number of MPs who are divided over Delia.

He said it was unfortunate that in the country's democratic system of parliamentary representation, the Opposition leader, whoever it may be, is recognised by the President as the Party Leader.

Farrugia insisted that the coalition was not a failure; it was only PN Leader Adrian Delia who has said as much.

"We need to look forward; for our country to have a brighter future, the coalition has to be strengthened, not weakened."

He said he was working hard to try to enact substantial change; and revealed that he, along with Marlene Farrugia, has tabled a number of motions, including one with a PN MP.

"Till now they have fallen on deaf ears, but we will leave no stone unturned and present other motions that will pave a proper pathway to a mature democracy."