Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, has revised its internal rules on Sunday to impose stricter penalties on lawmakers involved in political funds scandals. This move comes amid a broader effort by Kishida to address ethical concerns within the party, as he has also stated on Monday that there will be no dissolution of the House of Representatives before those implicated in the scandal are punished. The amendments to the party rules and Kishida's stance on the election reflect a response to a funds scandal that has drawn significant public and political attention. Additionally, the LDP's decision has been influenced by criticism towards former policy chief Hakubun Shimomura for evading questions during a Lower House political ethics committee meeting. Amid these developments, a poll indicates that the Kishida Cabinet's support rate stands at 17%, even after the ethics committee's involvement. The LDP is also facing calls for heavyweights within the party to testify as sworn witnesses regarding the scandal.
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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party revised internal rules on Sunday to toughen penalties for lawmakers involved in political funds scandals. https://t.co/qh1SGd7RE8
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