That was apparent already in 2012. But back then, my views on the subject were not exactly popular. You have no idea how I’m controlling myself now.

He will appear for the cross-examination, but that will be months down the line when – you know, better not go into that, but I really do think it’s one of the main reasons for holding the general election a year ahead of time.

How can he be counter-examined if he doesn’t testify in person?

These shady characters had a plan all along and it involved Joseph Muscat becoming Prime Minister. Because, whatever other faults he might have, Lawrence Gonzi is anything but a crook; he would never have allowed this cobweb of international corruption to develop here under his watch.

When we note the Labour Party’s lavish electoral campaign we tend to think of funding by businessmen “of the fouth floor” but we probably have to look much farther afield.

He has lost that energy. He has lost the fake charisma. He has lost the convincing acting. He has lost his cool.

Whenever he opens his mouth all I can hear and see is lies. Even if you know nothing about all these scandals especially the latest allegations, even if you know absolutely nothing about him, his body language, his facial expressions, he looks like an absolute liar, a fraud, a cheat.

Malta cannot give this thief and his co-conspirators another victory.