Labour wins a huge victory

The Labour Party has won a huge general election victory, sweeping to power with a majority of 55% or some 30,000 votes. The party is expected to have a parliamentary majority of up to nine seats, the biggest since 1955. Early indications show Labour have won a majority in the 13th district (Gozo) and the 12 district (Mellieha and St Paul's Bay) both traditionally PN-leaning. AD are projected to have won 1.8 per cent of the vote. None of their candidates was elected. Joseph Muscat said he was 'humbled' by the result but promised to work with the Opposition and give the people Malta for all the Maltese, Supporters poured into the streets in celebration, heading towards Labour headquarters in Hamrun, honking their horns and waving and Maltese flags. This is Labour's first Labour victory in 16 years and its biggest since Dom Mintoff became prime minister for the first time.   Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi conceded defeat after the first sample of votes as the sorting of ballot papers started. He phoned Joseph Muscat to congratulate him. In the Naxxar counting hall there were scenes of jubilation as Labour party agents hugged each other with tears in their eyes. Fireworks were let off...