Watch: PM backs Roberta Metsola's bid for EP presidency, but takes dig at MEP

Prime Minister Robert Abela has backed his political rival Roberta Metsola's bid to be the next European Parliament president. Asked for his views on the Nationalist MEP's attempt to become the highest-ranking European politician in Maltese history, the prime minister gave her his support. "If I did not support her nomination, I would be doing exactly what she did to our country. Therefore, the answer is obvious: yes I support her," he said. Labour has previously accused the Nationalist party of attempting to damage Malta at EU level for speaking out over rule of law and corruption issues. Robert Abela says he supports Roberta Metsola's bid to be EP President. Video: Chris Sant Fournier Last week, Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba said he would back her bid for the top job, but the move saw some backlash from grassroots Labour supporters. Metsola is seeking to become the presidential candidate for the European People's Party and will face off against Austrian MEP Othmar Karas and Esther de Lange in an election on Wednesday evening. The group's 178 MEPs will gather for a private meeting to vote for the person who will represent the EPP in the presidential election in January.  A win...