WP Wants the Parliament to Talk a Little Louder
In its new Hammer Show that lit up Facebook this evening, the Workers’ Party (WP) asked Singapore’s Parliament to open up to more voices. “We need more checks and balances,” the party said, hoping to break the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) two‑thirds majority that lets the ruling crew push bills through even when most Singaporeans aren’t cheering.
Why a Two‑Thirds Majority Can Be a Problem
When PAP controls two‑thirds of the seats, it can pass legislation without widespread support. WP is keen to flip that arm’s length so that every law truly reflects the will of the people.
Remember the 2017 Presidential Change?
Abdul Shariff, WP’s hopeful for East Coast GRC, pointed out how the 2017 reserved presidential election was tweaked behind the scenes. “There was disquiet on the ground, but the changes were just passed,” he reminded us, showing that even when the public voices up, Parliament can still decide.
MPs Must Act as Watchdogs
- Louis Chua, WP’s candidate for Sengkang GRC, said every MP should scrutinise bills before they become law.
- He added, “We have to keep asking whether a new law will help Singaporeans, and if it won’t, it’s up to us to vote against it.”
Covid‑19 Has Changed the Time for Change
Dennis Tan, running in Hougang SMC, argued that the pandemic is a perfect moment to first stop handing power to PAP and then bring more WP MPs into Parliament. “It’s not time to give PAP a strong mandate,” he said, “but it’s time to elect more WP MPs so Singapore can navigate the crisis in the right way.”
He summed up his call with confidence: “One more PAP MP won’t change a thing. One more WP MP will.”
All in all, WP isn’t just asking for a balanced Parliament; they want a Parliament that genuinely represents all Singaporeans, a Parliament that speaks in a chorus, not just in a solo.
A 41‑Minute Snack‑Attack: Workers’ Party Fires the Debate Engine
Picture this: a 41‑minute slice of political drama, where the top dogs of the Workers’ Party—Pritam Singh, the charismatic chief, and Sylvia Lim, the seasoned chairwoman—take center stage and chat about the real gig that opposition folks do in Parliament. They’re joined by a squad of trusty allies: Abdul Shariff, Louis Chua Kheng Wee, and Dennis Tan. And if that’s not enough, a cassette‑style cameo throws in Gerald Giam, Faisal Manap, Nicole Seah, and Jamus Lim—everyone making a cameo on a recorded clip.
“In Parliament, the opposition is the watchdog, the voice of the people who’re left out of the party‑policy speed‑way.”
Why This Video Matters
Who’s Up for the Run?
The Workers’ Party is turning its eyes toward these key battlegrounds. Here’s a quick map of where they’re putting their money and crew:
Each of these constituencies will host a keen, high‑energy contest—so if you’re looking at the next election, keep a close eye on how the Workers’ Party teams up and plays out in these seats.
A Note From the Inside
The original behind‑the‑scenes note from [email protected] reads like a memos‑in‑the‑making:
“Singapore General Election. Workers’ Party. Dennis Tan, Louis Chua Kheng Wee, Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim. GE20 Rallies.”All of it mashed together, leaving the message that the Party is building a coalition of folks willing to fight for a solid reform agenda.
