The parliamentary seat for Punggol East has been effectively vacated with the resignation today of Mr Michael Palmer.
We strongly urge the Prime Minister to call for a by-election as soon as possible, to ensure that the constituents of Punggol East are democratically represented hereafter.
The SPP is of the opinion that the Workers’ Party should have the priority to contest in the by-election, due to their earlier involvement in the constituency during the 2011 General Election.
Mrs Lina Chiam, NCMP
Chairman, Singapore People’s Party (SPP)