SINGAPORE – Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh said his party would provide alternative ideas and act as a constructive check on the Government in the year ahead, as he reflected on the 2025 General Election that “reinforced the importance of political diversity”.
In his New Year message, Mr Singh, who is also Leader of the Opposition, said the election results are an acknowledgement by Singaporeans that a balanced political system is “not a luxury, but a requirement” for Singapore’s stability and resilience.
The May election, a “defining moment” for Singapore’s democracy, saw the WP solidifying its position in the constituencies it held. It retained Aljunied GRC, Sengkang GRC and Hougang SMC with higher vote shares despite the nationwide swing to the ruling People’s Action Party.
It also gained two Non-Constituency MP seats for close contests in Jalan Kayu SMC and Tampines GRC, and is now the only opposition party in Parliament.
Even so, in the constituencies the WP did not contest, the PAP regained significant ground, noted Mr Singh in his message posted on the party’s social media channels.
“This fact alone makes it clear how difficult opposition politics in Singapore truly is and will continue to be moving forward,” he said.
With 12 MPs, the WP now has its largest contingent in Parliament.
Mr Singh said the party would ensure that policies are put through rigorous scrutiny and debate in the House.
