Workers' Party

PAP, WP continue to clash over opposition party’s economic proposals

The WP had tabled a motion on Aug 4 on the future of Singapore’s economy.

Pritam Singh struck off rolls over conviction for lying to parliamentary committee

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh (centre) leaving the Supreme Court after the verdict on Aug 13.

News analysis

Economic debate yields broad consensus and adds to ongoing discussion on the Opposition’s role

Much of the debate focused on the structure of the economy – how much it should be driven by either MNCs or SMEs.

Parliament affirms amended WP motion on the future of S’pore’s economy

Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng said that the Government’s responsibility now is to ensure that this model continues to deliver in a very different world.

Parliament: MPs call for stronger support for workers, debate retrenchment and skills training

During the 9-hour debate, MPs spoke about the need to help young workers gain a foothold in an increasingly uncertain labour market.

Workers’ Party calls for rethink of Singapore’s economic strategy

WP MP Kenneth Tiong outlined the opposition party’s ideas for Singapore’s future economy, beyond existing economic plans.

WP to table a motion setting out its vision for Singapore’s economy in Parliament on Aug 4

Workers’ Party MPs Kenneth Tiong and Jamus Lim explaining the motion their party will table in Parliament at a press briefing on Aug 1.

WP announces appointments for its top leadership body, co-opts MPs Fadli Fawzi, Andre Low

Aljunied GRC MP Fadli Fawzi (left) and Non-constituency MP Andre Low were brought into the top decision-making body when it met for the first time on July 7.

No further action to be taken against WP’s Sylvia Lim, Faisal Manap as time limit has lapsed: Indranee

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah addressed the conduct of the two WP leaders in relation to former WP MP Raeesah Khan’s lying case in a ministerial statement on July 7.

Indranee to deliver ministerial statement in Parliament on conduct of WP’s Sylvia Lim, Faisal Manap

Ms Sylvia Lim is MP for Aljunied GRC and WP’s chairwoman, and Mr Faisal Manap sits on the WP’s central executive committee but is not an MP.

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