Budget 2026

MPs from the Workers’ Party celebrated the Budget 2026’s fiscal strength, but sought to ensure that it translated into structural support and social equity. We questioned the necessity for a GST hike in the face of a large surplus, argued for permanent income tax reforms over handouts, advocated for a human-centric AI strategy, pushed for greater accountability in R&D spending, and made the case for stronger worker protection and more robust support for local SMEs.

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The Workers’ Party Manifesto 2025

The five sections of the Workers’ Party manifesto contain our policy proposals to improve the lives of Singaporeans. It addresses:

affordability and cost of living concerns
economic growth and opportunities
inclusion and equality
accountability and democracy; and
security and geopolitics.

The Workers’ Party welcomes your feedback and invites you to join us in Working for Singapore.

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Parliament

Speeches and more

Keep up with parliamentary activity by the Workers’ Party Members of Parliament

Speech by Pritam Singh On Debate on Ministerial Statement (Salary Review)

Mr Speaker, I refer to the Prime Minister’s Ministerial Statement of two days ago on the 2026 Review of Salaries for Political Appointment Holders. I will make a few points.

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Sep 2026

Speech by He Ting Ru On Food Security Motion

Mr Speaker The motion before the House today is topical. The issue of Singapore’s food security and resilience is a thorny one, and many will remember Covid era images of panic-buying emptying supermarket shelves, and the hoarding and stockpiling of food items like eggs. With various wars, blockades and their attendant disruptions to supply chains and increase in prices, it is no wonder that our attention is once again focused on how we feed ourselves. More recently, we have also been hit with a wave of food business closures, with heritage names like Ka-Soh and Warong Nasi Pariaman permanently shuttering. These joined the more than 3,000 businesses that closed in both 2024 and 2025, and over 2,000 between January and July this year alone. And even when the number of new food outlets opening may be more than those closing, the sense of loss and concern as we hear about yet another well-known food outlet closing down is much harder to measure or compensate away.

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Sep 2026

Speech by Gerald Giam On Food Security Motion

Mr Speaker,‍Our local agriculture sector is a vital component of our national resilience, yet it continues to face severe structural headwinds that threaten its long-term viability.

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Sep 2026

Speech by Fadli Fawzi On Food Security Motion

Mr deputy Speaker, The start of the COVID-19 pandemic six years ago was probably the first time when many realized how fragile our supply chains could be, after borders were sealed and international movement was heavily curtailed.

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Sep 2026

Speech by Dennis Tan Lip Fong On Health Sciences Authority (Amendment) and Other Matters Bill

Mr Speaker, this Bill is bringing an expansion of the Health Sciences Authority's functions.

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Sep 2026

Speech by Dennis Tan Lip Fong On Food Security Motion

Mr Speaker, the motion before the House calls on the Government to enhance food resilience and support efforts to reduce food waste through partnerships with all of society, so as to ensure Singaporeans have access to affordable food supplies amidst geopolitical uncertainties and climate-related risks.

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Sep 2026

Speech by Abdul Muhaimin On Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters

Mr Speaker, Sir, scams are no longer a small problem in Singapore. They are the most prevalent type of crime in Singapore, and account for greater losses than all physical crime combined. The mid-year statistics released on 26 August show some hard-won progress but they also point to a stubborn reality. Losses fell to about $410.6 million in the first half of 2026, down some 18 per cent from the $500.2 million lost in the same period a year before, and the number of cases fell too. That is real progress, and it reflects the combined effort of the Government, the industry and the community. But in the same breath the police told us that around eight in 10 victims still handed their money over voluntarily, meaning they were manipulated, not hacked. Since 2019, Singaporeans have lost more than $4 billion to scams. So while the trend line is encouraging, no one in this House should mistake it for victory.

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Sep 2026

Speech by He Ting Ru On Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill 2026

Mr Speaker, Scams are a scourge on our society. There has been progress made in public education efforts, but an unfortunate situation has arisen where most of us know someone who refuses to answer phone calls from unknown numbers or decides against using internet banking services out of an abundance of mistrust, for fear of being scammed.

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Sep 2026

Speech by Gerald Giam On Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill

Mr Speaker, ‍Scams continue to inflict immense financial and emotional distress on Singaporeans, and I welcome the government taking action to strengthen our legislative toolkit. I am heartened to see that the Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill reflects key principles I advocated for during the Second Reading of the Protection from Scams Bill in January 2025.

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Sep 2026

Speech by Fadli Fawzi On Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill

Mr Speaker: Last year, Singaporeans lost 913.1 million dollars to scams down from more than 1.1 billion the year before.

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Sep 2026

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News

Announcements and updates from the Workers’ Party

Workers’ Party National Day Message 2026

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Aug 2026

CEC appointment-holders for the term of 2026–2028

The Workers’ Party Central Executive Committee has made its key appointments for the new term

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Jul 2026

Cadre Members’ Conference 2026

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Jun 2026

Conclusion of Special Cadre Members' Conference

The Workers' Party held its Special Cadre Members' Conference today. Cadre members voted to retain Mr Pritam Singh as Secretary-General.

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Jun 2026

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HOUGANG 后港

The Documentary

Three years in the making, Hougang 后港: The Documentary was released to coincide with the Workers’ Party’s 67^th anniversary, commemorating its role as one of Singapore’s oldest political institutions since its founding on 3 November 1957.

The film celebrates Hougang’s rich history and highlights its significant role in Singapore's political and cultural landscape. Watch it for free on YouTube today!

r/Singapore

“Brilliant”

“Wonderful”

“Amazing!”

Reginald Koh, The Financial Coconut

“Amazingly well done”

YouTube comment

“proud to be a son of Hougang”

South China Morning Post

“the story of the rise of the Workers’ Party under Low’s leadership”

Jom

“an important contribution to our national history”