LDP secretary-general post emerges as focal point as Takaichi mulls changes
At a time when public support for her administration is falling, Takaichi may shake up her Cabinet and the LDP's executive lineup to reinforce her standing in the party.
LDP secretary-general position becomes central as Prime Minister Takaichi ponders Cabinet and party reshuffles, according to sources. Shunichi Suzuki, the current secretary-general, is seen as a potential focal point for potential changes. Public backing for Takaichi's Cabinet is waning, prompting her to consider sweeping overhauls of both the Cabinet and the LDP leadership ahead of her term's end in September 2027.
Tensions have arisen within the party over plans to slash the consumption tax rate for food to 1% from the current 8%. The secretary-general role is deemed crucial for maintaining an effective LDP administration.
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