Robert Abela praises Birkirkara councillor despite dissent in mayor vote

Yana Borg Debono Grech, daughter of the town’s previous mayor Joanne and granddaughter of ex-PL minister Joe Debono Grech, won the most votes in the local council election. Photo: Facebook

Robert Abela was conciliatory on Wednesday towards a Birkirkara councillor who went against party instructions by voting against the PL’s nominee for mayor. Yana Borg Debono Grech “has a great future in the Labour Party” Abela said when questioned about Tuesday's controversial vote. Borg Debono Grech voted down a PL-led motion for independent councillor Kaylocke...