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BackLiberal Democratic Party considers punishment of Ishiba and others, refrains from voting, warns of influence on House of Councilors
Liberal Democratic Party considers punishment of Ishiba and others, refrains from voting, warns of influence on House of Councilors
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Liberal Democratic Party considers punishment of Ishiba and others, refrains from voting, warns of influence on House of Councilors

It is expected that punishment will be decided on former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and other four members who abstained from voting at the plenary session of the House of Representatives.

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  • The Liberal Democratic Party's executive branch is expected to decide on the punishment of four members, including former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who abstained from voting on the consumption tax reduction bill at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 9th.
  • It appears that the party has determined that certain measures are necessary to prevent rebellion within the party.

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Four members, including former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, abstained from voting on the consumption tax reduction bill at the plenary session of the House of Representatives.

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The Liberal Democratic Party's executive committee is expected to decide on disciplinary action on the 9th against four members, including former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who abstained from voting on the consumption tax reduction bill at the plenary session of the House of Representatives. To put it simply, there are voices within the party that are wary that even if the ruling party is in a minority in the House of Councilors vote, there may be rebels, and it appears that they have judged that certain punishments are necessary.

Liberal Democratic Party Executive Office demands explanation from Ishiba and others about abstention on tax reduction bill vote

Those who left the plenary session on the 6th and abstained from voting were Ishiba, former election committee chair Yuko Obuchi, former Justice Minister Yoshihisa Furukawa, and former Economic Planning Agency chief Hajime Funada. At the request of the executive committee, the four submitted a document to the party explaining the circumstances behind their abstention. Based on this, Secretary-General Shunichi Suzuki and others are considering responses.

According to the party's rules and regulations, the secretary-general can take the following actions against members of the Diet: (1) Recommendation to comply with party rules, (2) Reprimand, (3) Suspension from party positions, and (4) Recommendation to resign from parliamentary or government positions. Another option is for the party discipline committee to consider punishment.

On the afternoon of the 9th, Ishiba told reporters in the Diet why he did not support the bill, saying, ``The source of funds for the tax cut is still unclear.'' Mr. Furukawa sent a letter to the party secretary general's office stating, ``(Countermeasures against high prices) are the responsibility of politics.However, we cannot judge that this bill will be able to fully fulfill that responsibility.''

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  • Liberal Democratic Party executive committee decides to punish former Prime Minister Ishiba and other four members

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  • What are the specific punishments against the four members?
  • What will be the impact on the House of Councilors vote?

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