Godfrey Farrugia formerly served as the Minister for Health and a Government Whip, of which he resigned from both posts partially for his lack of trust with the Labour Party in Government.
17 Facts About Godfrey Farrugia
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Godfrey Farrugia was appointed Minister of Health by the President, on advice of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, on March 11,2013, being sworn in March 13,2013.
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On March 29,2014, Godfrey Farrugia tendered his resignation from Minister.
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On January 8,2015, Godfrey Farrugia was appointed as a Government whip.
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Godfrey Farrugia resigned as a Government whip on the April 29,2017.
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On May 13,2017, Godfrey Farrugia resigned from the Labour Party and announced his intention to contest the election on behalf of the newly founded Democratic Party and join it as a Member.
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On June 21,2017, following a casual election for the 7th electoral district, Godfrey Farrugia was elected when Beppe Fenech Adami gave up his seat for the district.
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On July 30,2018, Godfrey Farrugia received a death threat from someone who claimed to be a supporter of Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia.
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On September 23,2018, Godfrey Farrugia announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Democratic Party.
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Godfrey Farrugia's nomination was seconded by Anthony Buttigieg and deputy leader Timothy Alden.
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On October 13,2018, Godfrey Farrugia was appointed as the new leader of the Democratic Party.
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Timothy Alden welcomed the news proclaiming Godfrey Farrugia to be Malta's very own Cincinnatus.
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In late October 2018, Godfrey Farrugia said that the Democratic Party is proposing to set up a new anti-organised crime commission.
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On December 2,2018, Godfrey Farrugia said Economy Minister Chris Cardona had threatened him in parliament, although he did not raise a privilege complaint.
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On September 22,2019, Godfrey Farrugia resigned from the Democratic Party and stated that he and his wife would not contest another election.
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Godfrey Farrugia was succeeded by Timothy Alden who said he would not be quitting anything.
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Godfrey Farrugia is the partner of Marlene Farrugia, who is a former member of parliament and the founder and former leader of the Democratic Party.