Liberal Democratic Party presidential election 14th, refraining from voting and counting, to debate the national image and tax system to aim for September 12, 4:08
The Liberal Democratic Party presidential election announced on the 8th of this month has entered the final stage of the game with the votes counted on the 14th.
On the 12th, all three candidates are expected to attend the debate and discuss the national image, economic revitalization, and tax system including consumption tax.
Former Secretary-General Ishiba, Secretary-General Suga, and Chairman of the Political Survey, Kishida, who are running for the LDP presidential election, appealed for policy in street speeches and lectures on the 11th, and also called for support from local lawmakers online. did.
On the 12th, all three will attend a debate hosted by the Japan National Press Club, and will discuss the national image they are aiming for, economic revitalization, diplomacy and security, and the timing of the dissolution of the House of Representatives. ..
On the other hand, Secretary of State Suga said on the 10th that he would have to raise the consumption tax rate in the future.
Mr. Suga said on the 11th that his remarks are just a future outlook, and there is no need to raise them for the next 10 years or so. Shown.
In response, Mr. Ishiba pointed out that the consumption tax is a burden on low-income earners, and said that not only the consumption tax but the tax system as a whole should be discussed.
In addition, Mr. Kishida said, "It is difficult to raise the consumption tax rate now," but he said that in order to secure financial resources for social security, he should consider raising it if necessary in the future. It is expected that discussions will be held over the tax system including tax.