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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

Japan’s ruling coalition splits in major blow to would-be first female prime minister

Japan’s political landscape was upended on Friday as Komeito, the long-time junior partner in the ruling coalition, announced its decision to end its 26-year alliance with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) over corruption concerns.

The decision, delivered personally by Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito to newly elected LDP president Sanae Takaichi, comes at a critical moment – just weeks before parliament is expected to vote to confirm Ms Takaichi as Japan’s first female prime minister.

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