PL MP Chris Cardona has submitted his letter of resignation from Parliament.

"I will never forget the moments and memories in this room," Cardona said, as he presented his letter of resignation in Parliament on Thursday evening.

On Wednesday it was announced that Cardona was to resign as an MP but stay on as Labour Party Deputy Leader.

"I began this journey at the age of 24 and here I am at 48, I have spent half my life living in this room. I worked alongside five Prime Ministers, and participated in numerous discussions both in Malta and abroad. Alongside different Prime Ministers, we worked on numerous laws to improve the country."

Cardona was first elected to Parliament in 1996 and was re-elected in 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013 general elections.

"Tomorrow, Worker's Day is a day very close to my heart.  Currently there are numerous workers who are facing difficulties, or facing unemployment and trying to keep up with everything happening. I can say that our Prime Minister Robert Abela is working hard for them right now."

Cardona also thanked Speaker of the House Anglu Farrugia, and those speakers who came before him and that he will never forget all the happy moments he has experienced in Parliament.