PN Leader Bernard Grech struck out at what he described as the 'theft' of votes by the Labour Party, during a speech he delivered on Sunday.

During a political event, Grech said that the disability benefits fraud, which he said was 'designed in Castille,' allowed the government to 'steal' the votes of the most vulnerable by guaranteeing them money they were not entitled to.

He said that not only did the government traumatise those who benefited from this scheme, but also those who were entitled to benefit from it but were denied help.

Grech described the government as leading without direction, solely based on public relations and press conferences 'to fill airtime on PBS'. He said that a government should not be wasting money but rather holding onto it and investing it for the benefit of families.

The PN Leader also addressed the issue of couples who, up until the PN brought it to light, were paying for IVF treatment despite the government's claim that it was free. He mentioned that for this reason, PBS invited several speakers to cast doubt on the Nationalist Party. However, these allegations were dismissed when individuals undergoing the process testified that they were indeed paying thousands. Subsequently, the government stated it would begin refunding them, but only after the procedure, not at the time. Here, the PN leader said that this situation is limiting, as not everyone has the necessary funds saved up to start their families.

Grech also spoke the Government's "attempt to destabilize" the Nationalist local council within Siggiewi, after transferring 99 addresses before the completion of a block of housing apartments.

The Nationalist Party accused the Labour Party on Friday of registering nearly 100 voters as residents at a housing complex in Siġġiewi, which is still under construction. According to the PN, the registered residents do not live in this government estate.

Subsequently, the party filed 99 court applications to request the reversal of registrations for the voters in question.

On the issue of the high cost of living, Grech remarked that markets in St. Paul's Bay are also experiencing difficulties. He noted that in previous years during this time of year, these markets were thriving, but this year it appears that the situation will not be the same.

He said that it is futile for the government to issue a cheque just when the election is approaching, as those who truly need financial assistance require a sustainable solution and more than just a one-time aid.

Grech also referenced some of the proposals the PN had announced prior to the last general election in 2022, such as a fund to assist exporters and importers in covering their expenses, which he said was also recently endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce.

On traffic and roads, Grech remarked that despite the government allocating some €7 million to road works, 'you are still stuck in traffic.' Furthermore, he highlighted that there was no coherent plan for these projects, as some recently completed roads had to be excavated again due to cable problems.

Regarding public transport, he highlighted the need for it to be more reliable and suggested implementing incentives for individuals who opt to abandon their cars for alternative modes of transportation such as bikes or public transit. Additionally, he said that to attract more users, public transport must be dependable, as "people want to be on time"'