The Yomiuri Shimbun The ruling bloc has become increasingly wary of the upcoming House of Representatives election descending into a populism-driven campaign, while casting doubt on whether Kibo no To (Party of Hope) will be able to realize its election pledges.
Kibo, led by Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, on Friday released its pledges for the lower house race, which include a freeze of the planned consumption tax rate hike and the realization of “zero nuclear power.” In response, the ruling parties have intensified criticism of Kibo’s policies, expressing strong doubts over their feasibility.
However, the ruling bloc has recently veered away […]
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