Daily briefing: SDP shocks Punggol with withdrawal

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The Singapore Democratic Party said they are stepping aside.

SDP chief Chee Soon Juan was quoted as saying, "Singaporeans have signalled clearly that they do not want a multi-corner fight in Punggol East which may dilute the votes and allow the PAP to win." Read about it here.

Meanwhile a political analyst said the dynamics have now certainly changed. Find out more here.

In other news, it was revealed in court that professor Tey Tsun Hang received gifts including a printer from other NUS law students. Watch the report here.

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