Japan's ruling LDP leadership race: Cost of living, immigration among key issues
Cost of living, immigration and public trust — these are some of the key issues that have emerged as Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party prepares to elect its leader next Saturday. Five candidates are campaigning to succeed Shigeru Ishiba, who is stepping down after a string of electoral defeats. Having lost its majority in both chambers of parliament, the LDP will need backing from the opposition to push through policies. Michiyo Ishida has more.
Cost of living, immigration and public trust — these are some of the key issues that have emerged as Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party prepares to elect its leader next Saturday. Five candidates are campaigning to succeed Shigeru Ishiba, who is stepping down after a string of electoral defeats. Having lost its majority in both chambers of parliament, the LDP will need backing from the opposition to push through policies. Michiyo Ishida has more.