Singapore’s Workers’ Party rejects Leader of the Opposition position

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Kolette Lim,Jean IauJanuary 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM

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Following the removal of Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition due to his conviction for lying under oath, Singapore's Workers' Party (WP) has declined to nominate a replacement. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong had invited the WP to propose a new candidate who met specific criteria, including not being implicated in previous Committee of Privileges findings and upholding high standards. The WP's decision was communicated in a media statement on Wednesday. Singh was removed from the position after Parliament voted to express regret over his "dishonourable and unbecoming" conduct as an MP, a motion the WP MPs opposed. The Workers' Party is the largest opposition party in Singapore.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Committee of Privileges 40% Parliament ×260% Singapore ×270% Lawrence Wong ×380% Pritam Singh ×485% Workers' Party ×590%

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Singapore

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