The GSD says that the Government’s “latest irrational and angry statement” is “built on falsehoods and is nothing other than a bare- faced attempt at turning the tables from itself, on to the Opposition and away from the Inquiry hearing that has started today.”
The Government wishes to clarify one point in its press release No.238/2034, in which it stated that the restricted information covered by the Restriction Notice issued by the Government on Friday does not relate to any partner in Hassans.
His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar notes the public comments made by the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon Keith Azopardi, this afternoon on social media regarding the very limited Restriction Notice applied to the McGrail Inquiry.
The ramped-up Government spin machinery since Friday with almost carbon copy messaging from Ministers on social media displays a nervousness as to the very late Restriction Notice issued on the last working day before the Inquiry begins.