Suga shows skepticism over Koike's roles

Suga shows skepticism over Koike's roles

At a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2017, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga refers to the launch of Tokyo Gov. Yoriko Koike's "Kibo no To" (Party of Hope), saying it will be difficult for her to double as the leader of Tokyo citizens and the chief of a national political party. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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