Former Japanese environment minister quits major opposition party

Former Japanese environment minister quits major opposition party

Former Environment Minister Goshi Hosono ends a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 8, 2017, held after he submitted a letter to quit the major opposition Democratic Party. Hosono said he wants to set up a new political party that can vie with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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