I am from the generation that grew up reading in the newspapers about this or that opposition politician bankrupted by lawsuits or fleeing overseas. It takes real courage, conviction, or foolhardiness to venture into opposition politics in Singapore. And I think for Leon Perera, the Workers’ Party’s candidate for East Coast GRC, having a supportive family keeps him brave.

Leon having his coffee and breakfast. On the wall of the dining room area is a doodle of support by his son.

Leon’s wife, Carol, helps him to put on his WP badge.

Leon receives a blue “rainbow loom” wristband for his daughter to wish him good luck for his speech at the WP rally at Bedok Stadium tonight.

His son wakes up just as Leon is about to leave.

Leaving for the last day of campaigning in East Coast GRC.

Meeting potential voters outside Bedok MRT.

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