Politics · MaltaToday
Survey puts PL and PN level while Abela retains trust lead
MaltaToday’s October survey places Labour on 48.2% and the PN on 48%, within the margin of error, while Robert Abela holds a 9.3-point leadership-trust advantage.
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MaltaToday’s October survey places Labour on 48.2% and the PN on 48%, within the margin of error, while Robert Abela holds a 9.3-point leadership-trust advantage.
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