Ex-minister Masuzoe submits resignation to LDP to form new party

TOKYO, Japan - Former Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Yoichi Masuzoe speaks to reporters at the headquarters of the main opposition Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on April 22, 2010, after submitting a letter of departure from the LDP. Masuzoe said he will hold a press conference on April 23 to launch a new party ahead of this summer's House of Councillors election.

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