Due to the fact he was not yet ready to step down from his practical and bread-winning professional obligations in Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar, however, Timothy Alden decided to remove himself from the leadership contest, and supported the leadership bid of Anthony Buttigieg as his deputy leader.
(meta data) TITLE: Anthony Buttigieg is new Democratic Party leader (meta data) PUBLISHER: https://www.facebook.com/maltatoday # Anthony Buttigieg is new Democratic Party leader ## Medical doctor Anthony Buttigieg replaces Marlene Farrugia as PD leader after the other candidate withdraws from the race 30 October 2017, 6:07pm by Kurt Sansone Anthony Buttigieg has replaced Marlene Farrugia at the helm of the Democratic Party Anthony Buttigieg, a founding member of the Democratic Party, is the new leader after he was the only candidate for the post vacated by Marlene Farrugia. He was nominated by the party's two MPs - outgoing leader Marlene Farrugia, who proposed him and seconded by Godfrey Farrugia. No election was necessary because the other contender, young environmentalist Timothy Alden, had earlier withdrawn from the race. In a statement the PD said its electoral commission had received nominations for the various posts on the party's executive council and these were equal to the vacancies available. Elections scheduled for Wednesday have now been cancelled because they are no longer necessary. The PD said Marlene Farrugia and Godfrey Farrugia will continue to be active members of the party and work closely with the new leader. Buttigieg does not hold a parliamentary seat. The Orange party reaffirmed its stand in favour of good governance, sustainable development and constitutional reform. Earlier, Alden announced on his Facebook wall his withdrawal from the leadership race, pledging to support Buttigieg. Alden, who is active in the non-governmental organisation Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar, had entered the race in September. He said that his responsibilities in NGOs meant that he had to find a balance between his political and professional life. Alden will continue being active in PD but "in a less prominent role than leader". Buttigieg and Alden contested the last election as PD candidates on the Nationalist Party list as part of the Forza Nazzjonali coalition. Kurt Sansone is Online Editor of www.maltatoday.com.mt. He was formerly deputy editor of ... More in National ### Repubblika says Caruana Galizia memorial vandals are 'violent clowns' David Hudson ### Gzira activists collect 916 signatures in second petition opposing Manoel Island development Karl Azzopardi ### After foiled UN sanctions, Abela to meet Russian foreign minister Lavrov in Moscow Karl Azzopardi ### NGOs call on Malta to disembark stranded migrants in the face of EU's 'callous disregard for human life' Yannick Pace By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy including the use of cookies to enhance your experience.
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Timothy Alden (politician)
Environmental activism and political candidacy.
Through FAA he also organised the 75th Anniversary of Operation Pedestal. In the 2017 Maltese general elections, he agreed to contest with the Democratic Party as part of the Forza Nazzjonali alliance, contesting the 8th and 9th Districts. He believed that a third party was the only way to bring about desperately needed reform. Although the government retained its power after the election, the Democratic Party elected two members to Parliament, becoming the first third party to do since before the Independence of Malta. Wanting the party to evolve beyond its association with her own image, Marlene Farrugia resigned from the post of party leader in August 2017. 
 In the resulting leadership race, Timothy Alden contested the post against Anthony Buttigieg, believing the Democratic Party to be the vehicle for the greatest positive change in Maltese political history. Timothy Alden stated his belief in the need for constitutional reform, an end to tribalism and a more inclusive society. During the contest, he organised a clean-up of St. George's Bay and invited Anthony Buttigieg.