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Battle lines drawn for next Singapore GE

The big issue is whether having a strong opposition is good for the country or will weaken it

Workers' Party's stunning victory at GE2020, wresting Sengkang GRC from the People's Action Party, has made it a clear threat to the ruling party’s dominance. PHOTO: ST FILE
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The General Election isn’t due till 2025 but the battle lines are already drawn.

At the People’s Action Party (PAP) convention in November, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke at length about the coming political contest as he surveyed the battlefield and rallied the troops.

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