The Latest Breaking News from Liberal Democratic Party

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) suffered a severe blow on October 27 when, alongside its smaller coalition partner, Komeito, it lost its majority in a snap general election. The ruling coalition took 215 seats, fewer than the 233 required, with the centre-left opposition Constitutional Democratic party making big gains.

Japan's ruling LDP faces potential loss of majority in lower house, impacting PM Ishiba's leadership amidst economic challenges and scandals.

Shigeru Ishiba wins LDP leadership, poised to become Japan's next prime minister. His policies and leadership style are anticipated to shape Japan's future.

In a vote to replace Fumio Kishia as head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), party members have elected Shigeru Ishiba as their new leader. Given the LDP’s majority in parliament, the party leader will become prime minister by default.

Former defence chief elected leader of Liberal Democrats and vows to end ‘widespread distrust’ in party

Ex-defence minister wins the leadership election of the Liberal Democratic Party which holds a majority in parliament.

The Liberal Democratic Party in Japan is set to elect a new prime minister from a diverse pool of candidates, including two women, amidst changing politica...

Nine Japanese lawmakers compete for Prime Minister role amidst corruption scandals and regional security concerns.

Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on Sept. 27 to choose his replacement