HOME > NATION > Article

Text Size

small

medium

large


CDP Head Izumi Announces Bid for Re-Election

CDP Head Izumi Announces Bid for Re-Election

   Tokyo, Sept. 6 (Jiji Press)--Kenta Izumi, president of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said Friday that he will seek re-election.
   The announcement by Izumi, 50, came a day before the start of the official campaign period for the party's Sept. 23 leadership election.
   Former CDP leader Yukio Edano, 60, and former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, 67, have already announced their candidacies for the race.
   Speaking at a press conference at the party's headquarters, Izumi said: "We'll will pursue a change of government at the next general election. I'll lead the effort."
   He called for raising tax on the rich to correct wealth disparities and making education free of charge.

To read a full story, please click here to find out how to subscribe.

NATION

HEADLINES

POLITICS
Japan, US, S. Korea Officials Hold Telephone Talks on N. Korea Missile Threat
ECONOMY
Casio Postpones Launch of New G-Shock Wristwatches due to System Glitch
SPORTS
Baseball: 28 Members Selected for Samurai Japan for WBSC Premier 12 Tournament
OTHER
Hakamata's Acquittal Becomes Final 58 Years after Arrest over 1966 Murder Case

AFP-JIJI PRESS NEWS JOURNAL


Photos