Tan Cheng Bock promises new party will be 'unifying alternative' for Singapore
SINGAPORE: There has been an “erosion” of transparency, independence and accountability within the Government, said Dr Tan Cheng Bock on Friday , explaining the reasons behind his decision to set up a new political party.
“Yet these are the three foundations for creating trust between the Government and the people ... This means a robust system of checks and balances. This is what the people of Singapore want and this is what they should have - so that we can continue to hold our heads high and be proud of our system of Government.”
A Member of Parliament for 26 years, Dr Tan ran for President in 2011 and narrowly lost to Dr Tony Tan. Dr Tan had also mounted a legal challenge to the reserved election. The Court of Appeal dismissed his application.
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