Bernard Grech slams PBS use by the government as ‘partisan’ tool

Opposition leader Bernard Grech on Sunday slammed the use of the national broadcaster PBS as a "partisan" tool in the hands of the government. 

Speaking at a political activity in Nadur, Grech said that instead of closing media stations owned by political parties, the real battle was to ensure PBS fulfilled its role as an impartial public broadcaster. 

He criticised what he described as a “blatant partisan interview” he was invited to on PBS last week. 

During the interview, Grech pointed out to the presenter that many of his questions were partisan in nature. 

Grech said during his speech that these manoeuvres were being done because the PN was going from strength to strength. 

He paid tribute to those at PBS who did their duties properly despite the constant pressure. 

Grech dedicated a large chunk of his speech to Gozo. He said the PN had commissioned a socioeconomic study of the island to better understand the challenges being faced. 

He said the study included a comparative analysis of healthcare in Gozo and Malta, as well as ways to ensure sustainable development and improve people’s quality of life. 

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