Japan's New Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Plans Snap Election For October 27

Shigeru Ishiba acknowledges the applause after he was elected as new head of Japan's ruling party at the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) leadership election in Tokyo on September 27, 2024. (AFP)

Japan's new Prime Minister plans to call a snap election on October 27, aiming for swift public judgment of his government

Japan’s next prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday he intended to call a snap election for October 27, after being voted leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) last week.

“It is important for the new government to be judged by the people as soon as possible and, if conditions allow, I hope to call a snap election, to hold a general election on October 27,” Ishiba told reporters.

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