4 'non-mainstream' LDP groups back tie-up with LP

4 'non-mainstream' LDP groups back tie-up with LP

Heads of four ''non-mainstream'' factions within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) endorse Dec. 4 Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi's decision to form an alliance with the Liberal Party (LP). From right to left, former Construction Minister Shizuka Kamei, former Foreign Minister Kabun Muto, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama, and former Deputy Prime Minister Yohei Kono. ==Kyodo

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