Does Singapore need a Leader of the Opposition?
Following Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh’s removal as Leader of the Opposition, questions remain over whether a new nominee will step into the role and what this means for the WP and Singapore’s political landscape.
In this week’s Deep Dive, Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang speak with Assoc Prof Eugene Tan, from SMU and Dr Felix Tan, our Assistant Professor from the Public Policy and Global Affairs Programme, to examine whether the LO role is necessary in Singapore, assess Pritam Singh’s tenure, and explore what lies ahead for the Workers’ Party.
Key questions explored include:
- Will the WP face a leadership vacuum?
- Will a new Leader of the Opposition be named?
- Why isn’t the LO role institutionalised?
- Who could step into the role—and what challenges lie ahead?
- How might this affect WP’s standing in Parliament and beyond?
Click here for the 30-minute discussion.
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