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On 3 November 2017, an anniversary dinner was held on Harbourfront Centre, marking a milestone of 60 years since the founding of the party on 3 November 1957. On the same night, Low Thia Khiang announced on his speech that he would step down from his role of Secretary-General and as well in the next party election the following year. A commemorative biographical book for the party, ''Walking With Singapore'', was launched at bookstores the following day. | On 3 November 2017, an anniversary dinner was held on Harbourfront Centre, marking a milestone of 60 years since the founding of the party on 3 November 1957. On the same night, Low Thia Khiang announced on his speech that he would step down from his role of Secretary-General and as well in the next party election the following year. A commemorative biographical book for the party, ''Walking With Singapore'', was launched at bookstores the following day. | ||
=== 2020 General Election === | |||
In Singapore's 2020 General Election (GE2020), the Workers' Party (WP) achieved a significant milestone by expanding its presence in Parliament and strengthening its position as the leading opposition party. The party won 10 seats, its largest number in history, further cementing its role as a key player in Singapore’s political landscape. | |||
One of WP's most notable victories was in Sengkang Group Representation Constituency (GRC), where the team of Jamus Lim, Raeesah Khan, He Ting Ru, and Louis Chua secured 52.13% of the vote. This win marked WP's first success in a new GRC since its breakthrough victory in Aljunied GRC in 2011. WP also retained its strongholds, winning Aljunied GRC with 59.93% of the vote and Hougang Single-Member Constituency (SMC) with 61.19%. | |||
The elected MPs included Pritam Singh, Sylvia Lim, Gerald Giam, Leon Perera, and Muhamad Faisal Manap in Aljunied GRC; Jamus Lim, Raeesah Khan, He Ting Ru, and Louis Chua in Sengkang GRC; and Dennis Tan in Hougang SMC. Following the election, Pritam Singh was formally recognised as Singapore’s first Leader of the Opposition, a historic appointment that underscored the Workers' Party’s growing role in national politics. | |||
==Central Executive Committee== | ==Central Executive Committee== | ||