Opposition parties Democratic Progressive Party, People's Power Party, Reform Party to sign resolution on unity

Other parties at coalition meeting still mulling over move

DPP secretary-general Ben Pwee said that signing the resolution "is an important step in getting the many small parties to publicly express their willingness to get behind one key leader as a coalition".
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At least three opposition parties have decided to sign a resolution on greater opposition unity, following a meeting on July 28 in which seven opposition parties discussed forming a coalition led by former People's Action Party (PAP) MP Tan Cheng Bock.

The document, which was circulated ahead of the coalition meeting, calls for the opposition parties to resolve to "establish the interests of our nation over and beyond the interests of any one political party, family or individual", according to a copy obtained by The Straits Times.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 24, 2018, with the headline Opposition parties Democratic Progressive Party, People's Power Party, Reform Party to sign resolution on unity. Subscribe