Stephanie Tan leaves PSP due to 'differences in opinion' on party direction

Stephanie Tan has left Progress Singapore Party (PSP), she announced on her social media on Jul. 6.

The general election candidate expressed hopes to continue contributing to Singapore, but stated "it will no longer be through PSP due to differences in opinion in the direction of the party".

Her journey with PSP

A law graduate from the National University of Singapore (NUS), Tan previously served as a legal counsel to the Ministry of Defence before putting her career on pause to become a full-time homemaker and caregiver to her two children.

In August 2023, she joined PSP as a volunteer, with a goal to "contribute to greater vibrancy and discussions on important issues which matter to Singaporeans".

She contested in the 2025 general election at Pioneer SMC, where she gained 34.58 per cent of the vote.

She lost to the People's Action Party's (PAP) Patrick Tay.

In July 2025, she was selected to join PSP's central executive committee.

She wrote on Instagram at the time that she sought to represent the views and concerns of the younger generation in the formulation of the party’s long-term direction via the role.

Gratitude

In her Jul. 6 post, Tan called her journey with the PSP a "fulfilling" one.

She expressed "utmost gratitude to every PSP volunteer and member" who guided her over the past three years.

Looking ahead, she shared that she will be taking some time to evaluate her next steps.

"It is important to me that I remain true to my original purpose and I’m excited to find out what lies ahead," she added.