SINGAPORE — While stances over policies naturally change over time, political parties are expected to be clear about them and explain to the public the rationale behind such changes as part of being transparent and responsible, said political analysts.
SINGAPORE — While stances over policies naturally change over time, political parties are expected to be clear about them and explain to the public the rationale behind such changes as part of being transparent and responsible, political analysts said.
The opposition party issued a statement on Wednesday in response, saying that its stance had been clear all along and that it was"surprised" that Mr Chee did not rise to debate in Parliament if he was unsatisfied with replies from WP members then. “Not being open about a positional change in policy is not responsible politics and this applies to the ruling party of the day and all other parties,” he said.He also said that a change in policy position should not necessarily be viewed as a U-turn, and it was"only proper and responsible" to shift positions if it is needed.
"Especially if a policy affects the lives and livelihoods of people, the public has the right to know if there is a shift in policy stance from both the ruling and opposition parties, as this is the responsible thing to do," he said. “The PAP is clearly pressing the WP to be upfront about its policy position on key issues and also urging it to take a position, rather than be ambivalent, on matters where it has consciously avoided taking a position ,” Assoc Prof Tan from SMU said.
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