After Takahashi Hayami became the Prime Minister, the Japan Restoration Party immediately changed its stance!
The Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party stated that it is difficult to fulfill the promise to the Restoration Party to reduce the number of single-member electoral district legislators.
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Restoration Party officially reached an agreement on establishing a coalition government on the 20th. The Restoration Party proposed an absolute condition for reaching an agreement — the number of national parliament members must be reduced, aiming for 1/10 of the House of Representatives members. This content has been recorded in the agreement document. According to the position of the Restoration Party, the reduction in the quota does not involve Tokyo and Osaka, but only affects the small electoral districts.
In response, Secretary-General Suzuki of the Liberal Democratic Party said at a press conference on the 21st: "This is also a matter related to the status of the members of parliament, and it cannot be done hastily. It must be communicated with other factions. However, there are also citizens who want to start from war. I will do my best."
"In the context of a declining population, it is necessary to convey the voices of the regions to the national government. I think it is difficult to reduce the number of small electoral district quotas, but regardless, we will thoroughly discuss to achieve the coalition agreement."
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