An exhibition of the 56 shortlisted designs for a new Labour Party emblem was inaugurated this evening by Michelle Muscat, the Opposition leader’s wife.

A total of 206 had originally been received from 96 applicants, who included artists, students and graphic design companies.

The new emblem is expected to replace the current 60-year-old logo by the end of the year.

As dictated by the party statute, the emblem will retain the torch, the Maltese flag in the background and the party name, which was officially changed to Partit Laburista from Malta Labour Party in November 2008.

This would be the Labour Party's fourth emblem in its 90-year existence. The present emblem first appeared in 1951, soon after Dom Mintoff took charge of the party after forcing the 1949 split.

During the launch of the emblem design completion, in May, Labour leader Joseph Muscat said the new design should represent an evolution to reflect the way the party was changing.

The winning designer will be awarded €1,000.

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