Updated 9.08 p.m.
Nationalist MPs this evening unanimously expressed strong backing for the prime minister and called on Franco Debono to withdraw his current position, show loyalty to those who elected him or else consider resigning from parliament. It was agreed, however, that Dr Debono would not be expelled from the group, informed sources said.
In a statement after a meeting of the parliamentary group, the PN said that the group considered Dr Debono's behaviour as a serious act of disloyalty and impropriety towards the leadership and structures of the PN as well as to his colleagues, the members of the party and his constituents.
While it recognised the role of every MP to express opinions and ideas for internal debate within the party, this should never prejudice the collective decisions of the party.
"No one had a right to threaten the stability of the government and the country, especially in the current international scenario. No one has a right to betray the wishes and intentions of his constituents. In such a case, the only honourable thing is to resign from parliament," the PN said.
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