The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan is facing significant political turmoil due to a funds scandal that has led to disciplinary actions against its members and affected its participation in upcoming elections. The party has decided not to field candidates in two of three upcoming by-elections for the House of Representatives. Additionally, two LDP heavyweights, Ryu Shionoya and Hiroshige Seko, are likely to be advised to leave the party in response to the scandal. Furthermore, the LDP plans to suspend the party membership of senior lawmakers, including Shimomura, Nishimura, and Takagi, for 1 yr as a disciplinary measure. The scandal, known as the Kobayashi scandal, may impact approximately 33,000 firms in Japan.
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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party will not field candidates in two of three upcoming by-elections for the House of Representatives amid headwinds the party faces over a slush fund scandal involving LDP factions. https://t.co/SI85NG3JlK
In response to the faction-related political funds scandal, the LDP is likely to recommend that Ryu Shionoya and Hiroshige Seko leave the party. https://t.co/QKQboHaa5D https://t.co/PrEn3wk1RY
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