SINGAPORE: The People's Action Party (PAP) must highlight the differences between its policies and those of the opposition, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sunday (Nov 5). Speaking at this year's PAP convention, Mr Wong said the party believes actions speak louder than words.
Deputy Prime Minister and People's Action Party deputy secretary-general Lawrence Wong speaks at the People’s Action Party’s awards and convention on Nov 5, 2023. SINGAPORE: The People's Action Party must highlight the differences between its policies and those of the opposition, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sunday .
The PAP must improve how it communicates, and not just rely on government communications, making it clear what it stands for and its long-term plans. Policies do not happen in a vacuum and are driven by politics, said Mr Wong, adding that long-term policies require political durability and consistency to follow through.
"I've said this before and I will say it again. I do not assume that the PAP will win the next General Election convincingly, or even win it outright," he said.This means that every election from now will not be about how many seats the opposition gains, but whether the PAP will form the government and whether it will be strong, said Mr Wong.
"I may be the incoming leader, but this is not about me. It's not just my aspiration, but our aspirations. It's not just my perspective, but our perspectives," he said. "As leader, I will have to judge the balance, and do what I assess to be in the best interest of all Singaporeans. Whichever way I decide, there will always be some who disagree with me, or who will not be satisfied. And I know I will also have to make tough but necessary decisions from time to time.Mr Wong intends to approach leadership by finding common ground, instead of accentuating differences.
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