Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament Michael Palmer has resigned from the People's Action Party and his Parliament position due to an "improper relationship" with a PA staff member in his consituency.
At a hastily arranged press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Pasir-Ris Punggol MP Palmer said, "I am deeply sorry, and apologise unreservedly to consituents and family."Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean also apologised to residents of Punggol East at the press conference.
"We will put things right and continue to look after you," he told local media.
Teo Ser Luck will take over Palmer's MP role in the constituency, while Charles Chong will take over the role of Acting Speaker of Parliament.
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Teo Ser Luck will take over Palmer's MP role in the constituency, while Charles Chong will take over the role of Acting Speaker of Parliament.
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- WP has let voters of Hougang down: PM Lee Hsien Loong on Yaw Shin Leong's resignation - The Temasek Times
- Voters in Hougang have been misled by WP: Khaw - ChannelNewsAsia.com
- PAP MP Michael Palmer quits after admitting to affair - inSing.com
- Michael Palmer's resignation draws the attention of international media
Did the PAP let the voters in Punggol East down?
Was the voters in Punggol East being misled?
