2020 parties crash course
On this page we cover the basic information about the various political parties in Singapore. Do note that manifestos have not all been uploaded yet, and we will put the links up to them as the information comes in.
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If you'd like to find out more about the history of these parties, please head over to this other student-run page Singapore Votes, where they cover a brief history of these political parties.
List of political parties:
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People's Action Party (PAP)
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The Worker's Party (WP)
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Singapore Democratic Party (SDP)
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Progress Singapore Party (PSP)
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The Reform Party (RP)
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Red Dot United (RDU)
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National Solidarity Party (NSP)
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Singapore People's Party (SPP)
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People's Power Party (PPP)
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People's Voice Party (PV)
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Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA)
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Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)
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Singaporeans First (SingFirst)
People's Action Party
(PAP)
With you. For you. For Singapore
CONTESTING: All constituencies
MISSION
“The mission of the PAP is to build a fair and just society where the benefits of progress are spread widely to all.”
LEADERSHIP
Secretary General: Lee Hsien Loong
Chair: Gan Kim Yong
CONSTITUTION
https://www.pap.org.sg/party-constitution/
MANIFESTO
https://www.pap.org.sg/manifesto/
OTHER LINKS
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
The Worker's Party
(WP)
Empower your future
CONTESTING: Aljunied GRC, East Coast GRC, Hougang GRC, Marine Parade GRC, Punggol West SMC, Sengkang GRC
MISSION
“Singapore belongs to all of us. It is our home. Political parties exist to serve you. The Workers’ Party of Singapore wants to serve the people and to ensure that the People’s Action Party does not forget their responsibility to serve you.”
LEADERSHIP
Secretary General: Pritam Singh
Chair: Sylvia Lim
CONSTITUTION
http://www.wp.sg/our-constitution/
2020 MANIFESTO
https://linktr.ee/wpsgp
OTHER LINKS
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Competent. Constructive. Compassionate.
CONTESTING: Bukit Batok SMC, Bukit Panjang SMC, Holland-Bukit Timah GRC, Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, Yuhua SMC
MISSION
“Our mission is to build a Singapore where we don't constantly struggle with the cost of living, where our CPF savings are returned to us, where we don't have to unfairly compete with foreigners for employment, where our poor have a roof over their heads, and where opportunity and quality jobs abound for our youth. Singaporeans say that we are pah see boh zhao. It is with this never-say-die, can-do spirit that we continue to serve this country, and serve it with pride and humility.”
LEADERSHIP
Secretary-General: Chee Soon Juan
Chairman: Paul Tambyah
MANIFESTO
https://yoursdp.org/policies
OTHER LINKS
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Progress Singapore Party
(PSP)
For Country, For People
CONTESTING: Choa Chu Kang GRC, Hong Kah North SMC, Kebun Baru SMC, Marymount SMC, Nee Soon GRC, Pioneer SMC, Tanjong Pagar GRC, West Coast GRC, Yio Chu Kang SMC
MISSION
Progress with Compassion; A UNITED SINGAPORE
LEADERSHIP
Secretary-General: Tan Cheng Bock
Chairman: Wang Swee Chuang
Assistant Secretary-General: Leong Mun Wai
MANIFESTO
https://psp.org.sg/vision/
tinyurl.com/psp2020manifesto
OTHER LINKS
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
The Reform Party
(RP)
A Brighter Future Tomorrow, Today
CONTESTING: Ang Mo Kio GRC, Radin Mas SMC
MISSION
"That every member of the society is born with fundamental rights which cannot be abrogated except in clearly defined circumstances spelt out in the Singapore Constitution and that it is the paramount duty of the society to promote the human dignity of its every single member."
LEADERSHIP
Secretary-General: Kenneth Jeyaretnam
Chairman: Andy Zhu
MANIFESTO
Reform Party Manifesto
http://reform.sg/our-manifesto/
http://reform.sg/green-manifesto/
OTHER LINKS
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Red Dot United
(RDU)
Politics with Principles, Vision with Values.
CONTESTING: Jurong GRC
MISSION
Red Dot United is a national movement dedicated to serving Singapore and advancing the well-being of all Singaporeans; by promoting the ideals of FAITH³ - or Fairness, Accountability, Integrity, Transparency and Happiness, Hope and Heart (Empathy and Compassion).
LEADERSHIP
Ravi Philemon
Michelle Lee
MANIFESTO
OTHER LINKS
Singapore People's Party
(SPP)
A Better Tomorrow. Accountability. Commitment. Empathy
CONTESTING: Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, Potong Pasir SMC
MISSION
The SPP is guided by the principles of Service Before Self, For the Nation, For the People.
LEADERSHIP
Lina Loh (Chairperson)
Jose Raymond (Chairperson)
Steve Chia (General-Secretary)
MANIFESTO
OTHER LINKS
People's Power Party
(PPP)
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CONTESTING: Macpherson
MISSION
1) To develop a One United Singapore with true multi-Party Democracy and economic system based on principles of Democratic Socialism with the belief that STABILITY, CONTINUITY and SUSTAINABILITY of Singapore could only be achieved by installing a system of governance with proper Balance and Separation of Five Powers and socialist measures to cushion off the inevitable wealth and income inequalities caused by the capitalistic system. .
2) To advocate, promote and implement policies, when elected as ruling party or part of any ruling coalition, which are based on our Party’s CORE VALUES and Ideologies as stipulated.
3) To build and maintain a strong National Identity and loyalty to Singapore based on our unique Multi-Ethnic mix and Cultural identities, with emphasis on the ideals of Unity, Multi-Culturalism, Justice, Equality and Democracy as expounded in our National Pledge:
LEADERSHIP
Goh Meng Seng
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MANIFESTO
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OTHER LINKS
People's Voice Party
(PV)
CONTESTING: Jalan Besar GRC, Mountbatten SMC
MISSION
We stand for our Core Principles of equality, Justice for All, Direct Democracy, Fairness and Expansion of Opportunity. Peoples Voice wants to deliver a fairer and more prosperous society for the many, and not just the privileged few. Over the years, no one who has lived in Singapore can fail to recognise how the State has become ever more powerful and rich at the expense of the individual. Due to the PAP’s disastrous immigration, housing, CPF, jobs and healthcare policies, the State has become richer while the common man has become poorer. Many Singaporeans no longer feel that this country is their home or that they belong. The coming election will be the most crucial since our Nation’s independence. We need to regain our Country, our dignity, and our future, by restoring the balance of power in favor of the people. For Peoples Voice, it will always be about Putting People First and Making Singapore Our Home Again.
LEADERSHIP
Lim Tean
MANIFESTO
Yet to be uploaded.
OTHER LINKS
CONTESTING: Sembawang GRC, Tampines GRC
MISSION
“NSP exists to uphold democracy and to provide constructive ideas to benefit the Society. The Party subscribes to the establishment of a multi-partisan political system, and envisions to be a caring government.”
LEADERSHIP
Secretary General: Spencer Ng
President: Reno Fong
MANIFESTO
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11T6lyeY0Xf4I_eB1LcuJJgs6RhKQMsWJ/view
OTHER LINKS
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
MISSION
LEADERSHIP
Desmond Lim (Chairman)
Jose Raymond (Chairperson)
Steve Chia (General-Secretary)
MANIFESTO
https://www.facebook.com/singaporedemocraticalliance/posts/1710451295778654?__tn__=K-R
OTHER LINKS
CONTESTING: Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC
Democratic Progressive Party
(DPP)
Dropped out of GE2020
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MISSION
"The way forward is to build a society that is equal and egalitarian to all citizens."
LEADERSHIP
Ting Tze Jiang (Chairman)
Mohamad Hamim bin Aliyas (General-Secretary)
MANIFESTO
Yet to be uploaded.
OTHER LINKS
Singaporeans First
(SingFirst)
SINGFIRST DISSOLVED ON 25 JUNE 2020​
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GE2020: Singaporeans First party dissolved, says founder Tan Jee Say