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==== Worker's Party ==== The [[Workers' Party (Singapore)|Workers' Party (WP)]], established in 1957 by [[David Marshall (Singaporean politician)|David Marshall]], is one of Singapore's most prominent opposition parties. Known for its steadfast commitment to parliamentary democracy, the WP has played a key role in providing alternative political voices in the country. The party achieved a significant milestone in 1981 when [[J. B. Jeyaretnam|J.B. Jeyaretnam]] won the [[1981 Anson by-election|Anson by-election]], becoming the first opposition Member of Parliament since 1965. In 2011, the WP made history by winning Aljunied Group Representation Constituency (GRC), marking the first-ever opposition victory in a GRC. This was followed by another breakthrough in 2020 with their triumph in Sengkang GRC. The WP continues to advocate for a balanced political landscape, offering constructive and responsible alternatives to the ruling party while championing the rights of Singaporeans.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History of the Workers’ Party |url=https://www.wp.sg/history |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=www.wp.sg |language=en-SG}}</ref>
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