Lawmaker quits LDP amid infidelity scandal

Liberal Democratic Party lower house lawmaker Toshinao Nakagawa, seen in this undated photo, gave notice on April 21, 2017, that he is quitting the ruling party following reports of his involvement in an extramarital affair. Nakagawa resigned earlier in the week from his former post of parliamentary vice economy, trade and industry minister. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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