West Coast-Jurong West Constituency Group Election 2025: People's Action Party Secures Victory with 60.01% of Votes, Claiming Triumph Over Team Led by Tan Cheng Bock (PSP)
In the electrifying elections of Singapore's West Coast-Jurong West Group Representation Constituency (GRC), the folksy, progressive Progress Singapore Party (PSP) – a political force founded by the charismatic, former PAP member, Tan Cheng Bock – faced off against the formidable People's Action Party (PAP).
With an ideology rooted in progressivism and social liberalism, the PSP emphasizes the need for a balanced representation in Parliament to cater to the diverse views of Singaporeans. This year, they fielded a team determined to tackle local and national issues, such as affordable housing and advocating for children with developmental delays, as articulated by candidate Lawrence Pek.
The PSP highlighted their intention to serve as a loyal opposition, ready to voice concerns fearlessly in Parliament, despite not expecting to form the government. However, in the tight contest against the PAP's five-member team led by National Development Minister Desmond Lee, the electoral results maintained the status quo.
The PSP secured 39.99% of the votes, falling short of the 50% needed to win the West Coast-Jurong West GRC outright. Unfortunately, this means they will lose their two Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) seats held by leader Leong Mun Wai and first vice-chairperson Hazel Poa.
The electoral boundaries were redrawn ahead of the 2025 General Election, incorporating parts of the once-stronghold of the PAP, Jurong GRC, while parts of the old West Coast GRC were moved into surrounding Single Member Constituencies (SMCs).
Despite losing this round, the PSP members haven't lost their spirit, comprising largely the same team that nearly unseated the PAP from the West Coast GRC in 2020. In that election, the PSP came within a few percentage points of victory, securing two NCMP seats as the best-performing losing team. On the other hand, the ruling PAP managed to retain its dominance, with the West Coast GRC and Jurong GRC seeing victories of 51.69% and about 74.6%, respectively.
In summary, while the Progress Singapore Party hasn't achieved a breakthrough victory in the West Coast-Jurong West GRC elections, they have firmly positioned themselves as a significant opposition voice advocating for progressive policies and inclusiveness. As the political landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how the PSP navigates the challenges ahead.
- The Progress Singapore Party (PSP), with a focus on migration and war-and-conflicts-related policies, aims to provide a balanced representation in Parliament to address the diverse views of Singaporeans on these issues.
- In the event of war-and-conflicts or war-and-conflicts-related migration, the PSP's progressive policies will prioritize the welfare of those affected, as demonstrated by their advocacy for children with developmental delays.
- Despite their loss in the 2020 elections, the PSP has proven its resilience, ready to continue engaging in general-news discourses, including car-accidents, crime-and-justice, and fires, as part of their commitment to being a significant opposition voice.
- As the 2025 General Election approaches, the electoral boundaries have been redrawn, affecting constituencies like the West Coast GRC, which may lead to the PSP having to adapt their policy-and-legislation strategies to maintain their momentum.
- The PSP's dedication to addressing local and national issues extends beyond politics, as their members have shown a readiness to voice concerns about accidents and fires, ensuring a safer Singapore for all.
