By Lisa Visentin Shigeru Ishiba’s term as Japan’s leader could be over before it starts, as voters stripped the ruling LDP of its lower house majority, forcing it to seek partners for a fresh coalition. Source: Japan’s prime minister is fighting for his political life after election rout Category: World / Asia
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By Motoko Rich, Kiuko Notoya and Hisako Ueno The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power. Source: Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority Category: Politics and Government, Elections, Liberal Democratic Party (Japan), Ishiba, Shigeru, Japan […]
The outcome is a serious blow for PM Ishiba as his Liberal Democratic Party suffers its worst result in 15 years. Source: Japan’s ruling coalition loses majority in blow to new PM Ishiba Category: News