Who is Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba?

Shigeru Ishiba saw off a challenge from his rightwing rival and will aim to boost the LDP’s fortunes after months of scandal and infighting. Photograph: å„ì°íÂçs/AP

Shigeru Ishiba’s determination to lead Japan has never been in question, and now the veteran MP is poised to achieve that goal at the fifth time of asking after winning the race to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) on Friday.

The 67-year-old will be installed as Japan’s new prime minister on Tuesday by the LDP-controlled parliament.