Chiam, wife not included in SPP's line-up for elections

Party to field 5 candidates in two constituencies: Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC and Potong Pasir SMC

The Singapore People's Party candidates for the next general election are (from top left, clockwise) secretary-general Steve Chia, chairman Jose Raymond, members Osman Sulaiman and Melvyn Chiu, and vice-chairman Williamson Lee. PHOTOS: THE NEW PAPER, FACEBOOK
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The Singapore People's Party (SPP) will field five candidates in two constituencies at the next general election - with the party having finalised a line-up that for the first time does not include veteran opposition figure Chiam See Tong or his wife Lina.

The party will contest Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC and Potong Pasir SMC. Of the five candidates to be fielded, two will be first-timers.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 13, 2020, with the headline Chiam, wife not included in SPP's line-up for elections. Subscribe