This is my last article before we will cast our vote on 8 March.

The choice is now clear between two diverse programmes, two diverse visions for Malta and its people. On the left side you have a repeater attitude, anti-European feelings again, and very aptly their billboards are in the form of a closed box , where the ordinary citizen cannot even peep in, as its height prevents any intrusion. It is in fact a proof that Labour ask you for your vote, then they will tell you what their plan is.

On the other side you have a Nationalist Party, all rearing to go, with a prime minister eager to prove himself once again after only four years of leadership. He has outlined each and every proposal in a most clear way and has described in detail every initiative for the next five years. He has given another proof of stability for foreign investment, which is vital to our economy.

The difference between the two leaders is stark. The leadership qualities are imbalanced and in favour of Lawrence Gonzi. He offers a stability to our families that is impressive. The future of our children and that of our grandchildren is in the balance. The future of Malta within the European union is at stake too. This was to be an election of no issues. The Labour Party has made it an important election by creating, much to its dismay, issues that hurt right up to the heart of the electorate, especially the floating voter, the intelligent voter, the not blinded ones, the people of good will.

This is a no risk election.

People say that there is no issue in this election. There is a big one, engineered by the Labour Party, and that is Europe and your children. In one statement, the Labour Party has shaken all your stability.

As it’s my last article before the election, I wish to thank the readers of The Malta Independent for keeping up with the fortnightly appointment, on these columns, the editor for his patience, and the general public who have been so close to me. Over the past years, due to the opening of my political office on a daily basis and no fewer than 7,700 house visits over four years, we have kept in constant touch.

Here’s wishing everybody the best, and let’s not risk any changes on 8 March. Vote with your mind for the sake of our children and Malta within the European Union, and let’s continue living peacefully.

Robert Arrigo is a Nationalist MP