Japan junior coalition wants LDP to buckle down for Diet seat cut this time
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- The head of the ruling coalition's junior partner on Monday reiterated its resolve to seek the passage of a controversial bill to cut
Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura, head of Japan's junior coalition partner, reiterated his party's commitment to passing a bill to reduce the number of representatives in the House of Representatives during the current parliamentary session. Speaking ahead of the Diet's first anniversary, Yoshimura urged the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, to "steel itself" for the task.
The bill, which would automatically cut 45 seats from the proportional representation blocks, has failed to pass in both of the two Diet sessions since Takaichi took office. Despite opposition from some LDP members, Yoshimura maintains that the seat reduction is essential for the coalition's success. The Japan Innovation Party (JIP), which formed the coalition with the LDP in October last year, aims to implement policies that were not feasible under the previous LDP-Komeito coalition.
The JIP has increased its dedication to the partnership by having one of its lawmakers become a Cabinet minister recently. Yoshimura emphasized the importance of strengthening the team supporting Takaichi, as long as their relationship of trust remains unbroken.
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