Masuzoe resignation to affect LDP in upper house race

Masuzoe resignation to affect LDP in upper house race

Sadakazu Tanigaki, secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party, meets with reporters in Tokyo on June 15, 2016, after Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe submitted his resignation over a political funds scandal. The latest move will affect the ruling party in the upcoming House of Councillors election as it supported Masuzoe in the 2014 gubernatorial race. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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