The report compiled by the Commissioner for Public Standards confirms the strong link that exists between former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Yorgen Fenech, who is accused of complicity in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia and who is also the owner of 17 Black, the PN said.

In a statement, the PN said commissioner George Hyzler had found that Muzcat was in prima facie breach of ethics when it came to conflict of interest, acceptance of gifts, honest and the value of leadership.

Muscat should stop coming up with excuses for his behaviour and instead assume responsibility for his “scandalous deeds”, the PN said.

This is another moment of truth for Prime Minister Robert Abela who continues to defend his predecessor, the PN concluded.