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Workers' Party

With constituency trips, MPs go the distance to build bonds with residents

Tampines GRC MP Baey Yam Keng (left picture; seated, centre) went on a trip with his residents to Legoland in Malaysia in December 2025. WP’s Hougang MP Dennis Tan (right picture; far right) went on a pre-Chinese New Year shopping trip to Johor Bahru with his residents on Jan 30.
Tampines GRC MP Baey Yam Keng (left picture; seated, centre) went on a trip with his residents to Legoland in Malaysia in December 2025. WP’s Hougang MP Dennis Tan (right picture; far right) went on a pre-Chinese New Year shopping trip to Johor Bahru with his residents on Jan 30.

WP disciplinary panel invites party members to give views on Pritam Singh’s conviction

The invitation is understood to be open to all members.
The invitation is understood to be open to all members.

Govt supports further institutionalisation of Leader of the Opposition role: Chan Chun Sing

NMP Neo Kok Beng had asked if the Leader of the Opposition’s office will be institutionalised in Singapore’s Constitution.
NMP Neo Kok Beng had asked if the Leader of the Opposition’s office will be institutionalised in Singapore’s Constitution.

Review group’s measures to revitalise S’pore equities market not enough to drive permanent change: WP

WP MP Louis Chua pointed out that too many listed companies are currently generating “uncompetitive returns”.
WP MP Louis Chua pointed out that too many listed companies are currently generating “uncompetitive returns”.

Pritam Singh moved to new seat in Parliament after removal as Leader of the Opposition

The change in the Parliament seating plan comes after Prime Minister Lawrence Wong removed Mr Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition on Jan 15.
The change in the Parliament seating plan comes after Prime Minister Lawrence Wong removed Mr Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition on Jan 15.

Why Singapore needs a Leader of the Opposition

The Leader of the Opposition role is especially significant in Singapore where, since independence, the PAP has held a dominant position in Parliament, says the writer.
The Leader of the Opposition role is especially significant in Singapore where, since independence, the PAP has held a dominant position in Parliament, says the writer.

WP’s swift refusal of LO role signals unity behind Pritam Singh, say analysts

Declining Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s offer is WP’s comment about the viability of the role of Leader of the Opposition in its current form, analysts said.
Declining Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s offer is WP’s comment about the viability of the role of Leader of the Opposition in its current form, analysts said.

LO office to remain vacant till WP is ready to nominate someone to take on the responsibility: PMO

The Government has accepted the Workers' Party’s decision not to nominate another elected MP to the position of the Leader of the Opposition.
The Government has accepted the Workers' Party’s decision not to nominate another elected MP to the position of the Leader of the Opposition.

WP rejects PM Wong’s invitation to nominate another elected MP as Leader of the Opposition

The Workers' Party said it takes the view that the leader of the largest opposition party in Parliament is the LO.
The Workers' Party said it takes the view that the leader of the largest opposition party in Parliament is the LO.

WP disciplinary panel on Pritam Singh comprises MPs He Ting Ru, Jamus Lim; former MP Png Eng Huat

(Clockwise from top left) Workers’ Party leader Pritam Singh, Sengkang GRC MPs He Ting Ru and Jamus Lim, and former Hougang MP Png Eng Huat.
(Clockwise from top left) Workers’ Party leader Pritam Singh, Sengkang GRC MPs He Ting Ru and Jamus Lim, and former Hougang MP Png Eng Huat.

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