What to Know About Sanae Takaichi’s New Government

Here’s how the LDP leader remade Japan’s ruling coalition to become the country’s first female Prime Minister.

Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation's first female prime minister

She replaces Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum and wrangling since the Liberal Democratic Party's ...

Ultra-conservative Sanae Takaichi elected as Japan’s first female PM

Ms Takaichi won 237 votes – four more than a majority – compared to 149 won by Yoshikoko Noda, head of the largest opposition party.

How Sanae Takaichi Remade Japan’s Ruling Coalition to Become the Country’s First Female PM

Here’s how the LDP leader remade Japan’s ruling coalition to become the country’s first female Prime Minister.
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Tributes to 'gentleman' Penwortham councillor who has died just days after 90th birthday

Tributes have been paid to a South Ribble Borough Councillor who has died just days after his 90th birthday.