How did the name of the political parties come about?

[paulhong]

Is anyone able to trace the roots of the names of political parties????

People's Action Party
Worker's Party
National Solidarity Party (knn! what a mouthful)
Singapore Democratic Party
Barisan Socialis

 

[steffychun]

Is anyone able to trace the roots of the names of political parties????

People's Action Party
Worker's Party
National Solidarity Party (knn! what a mouthful)
Singapore Democratic Party
Barisan Socialis

Does it matter.

 

[Goh Meng Seng]

I would have to admit that National Solidarity Party is quite difficult to pronounce. I believe that the naming of this party has to do with the inspiration of the Poland's Solidarity movement in the 1980s.

Goh Meng Seng

Is anyone able to trace the roots of the names of political parties????

People's Action Party
Worker's Party
National Solidarity Party (knn! what a mouthful)
Singapore Democratic Party
Barisan Socialis

 

[Perspective]

Is anyone able to trace the roots of the names of political parties????

People's Action Party
Worker's Party
National Solidarity Party (knn! what a mouthful)
Singapore Democratic Party
Barisan Socialis

Let me try to recall. Ironically, the PAP was supposed to be called SDP, but a couple of young Chinese helpers suggested the name to LKY. This is in LKY memoirs. For the WP, Marshall wanted a true party that represented the workers, which was why the earliest WP constitution required a third of the leadership to be unionists. The SDP name was chosen because Chiam believed in a party that fought for real democracy. The Barisan was formed on socialism background, that was why it is called Socialist Front in Malay. For the NSP, it was formed out of some leaders of various parties - Soon Kia Seng of SDP, Kum Teng Hock of WP, Tan Chee Kien of SUF, others from the 3 and UPF etc. Interestingly, being a second home to those who left their first parties is a NSP tradition that continues until today, which some of those within proudly showcases themselves as a diverse and inclusive party.

 

[wikiphile]

Let me try to recall. Ironically, the PAP was supposed to be called SDP, but a couple of young Chinese helpers suggested the name to LKY. This is in LKY memoirs. For the WP, Marshall wanted a true party that represented the workers, which was why the earliest WP constitution required a third of the leadership to be unionists. The SDP name was chosen because Chiam believed in a party that fought for real democracy. The Barisan was formed on socialism background, that was why it is called Socialist Front in Malay. For the NSP, it was formed out of some leaders of various parties - Soon Kia Seng of SDP, Kum Teng Hock of WP, Tan Chee Kien of SUF, others from the 3 and UPF etc. Interestingly, being a second home to those who left their first parties is a NSP tradition that continues until today, which some of those within proudly showcases themselves as a diverse and inclusive party.

I can think of many, a good many of them are the Reform Party Alumni

 

[elephanto]

Let me try to recall. Ironically, the PAP was supposed to be called SDP, but a couple of young Chinese helpers suggested the name to LKY. This is in LKY memoirs. For the WP, Marshall wanted a true party that represented the workers, which was why the earliest WP constitution required a third of the leadership to be unionists. The SDP name was chosen because Chiam believed in a party that fought for real democracy. The Barisan was formed on socialism background, that was why it is called Socialist Front in Malay. For the NSP, it was formed out of some leaders of various parties - Soon Kia Seng of SDP, Kum Teng Hock of WP, Tan Chee Kien of SUF, others from ... UPF

HA HA , thanks Perspective, for a blast from the past.SUF, UPF, those days in the 70s , 'Front' was in vogue.UPF was Ex-PAP city council Mayor & ex-national development minister Ong Eng Guan's vehicle.When he faded out, Seow Khee Leng headed United People's Front.Did I remember correctly?Then there was maverick Lawyer Harbans Singh, his son and his loyal secretary Ms Ang...Singapore Justice Party in the 80s seem to be led by Indians at first,Then slipper man, Mr Tan & son form their own party (can't recall).Then in this decade, Chia Ti Lik started his Socialist Front or something and that depreciating currency party, oh I mean USD, some SDF sweetie left to set this up just in case Dr Chee's lawsuits led to SDP being barred from elections....I stand corrected... Off the top of my head...

 

[Perspective]

I can think of many, a good many of them are the Reform Party Alumni

Not really and it will further balance out in the longer run. The issue is you hardly see a leader who has not joined another party before, often about more than half.

 

[CakeLengKia]

Tan Chee Kien is still active in NSP