LDP coalition wins Japan's upper house London edition

With the scene now set for Mr Koizumi to start implementing reforms, attention will focus on how he tackles elements within the LDP that are opposed to important parts of his manifesto. While LDP members from across the political spectrum were last night pledging full support for Mr [Junichiro Koizu...

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Published inThe Financial times (London ed.)
Main Authors Ibison, David, Kamiya, Emi
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London (UK) The Financial Times Limited 30.07.2001
Subjects
Coalition governments
Economic reform
Elections
Government News
Koizumi, Junichiro
Political parties
Politics
Prime ministers
Asia
Tokyo
Japan
Pacific Rim
Far East
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Summary:With the scene now set for Mr Koizumi to start implementing reforms, attention will focus on how he tackles elements within the LDP that are opposed to important parts of his manifesto. While LDP members from across the political spectrum were last night pledging full support for Mr [Junichiro Koizumi]'s reform package, many powerful conservative members of the party have been conspicuous by their absence during campaigning. With 121 seats up for election, the LDP won 64 while the Democratic Party of Japan won 26 and the LDP's coalition partner, the New Komeito party, took 13. Additional reporting by Emi Kamiya .. Editorial Comment, Page 16 Koizumi's bond dilemma, Page 19 www.ft.com/japanpoll Copyright Financial Times Limited 2001. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN:0307-1766