Secretary-general of the Social Democratic Party "Pros and cons of joining with the Ritsumin" Conclusion at the extraordinary party convention next month "October 8

Regarding the confluence talks with the Constitutional Democratic Party, Secretary-General Yoshida of the Social Democratic Party said that he would like to conclude at the extraordinary party convention scheduled to be held next month, saying that the debate has been exhausted.

The Social Democratic Party has decided to hold a final discussion at the extraordinary party convention scheduled to be held on the 14th of next month about the merger with the Constitutional Democratic Party, which has been in talks since December last year, but there are still pros and cons from within the party. Is out.



At a press conference, Secretary-General Yoshida of the Social Democratic Party said, "We have spent a considerable amount of time discussing with local organizations. The national coalition of the party intends to convey the information as carefully as possible, and will be extraordinary next month. I want to decide my attitude at the party convention. I have no intention of putting it off, "he said, saying that he would like to reach a conclusion at the extraordinary party convention.



On the other hand, Mr. Yoshida commented on the government's response to the Diet regarding the appointment of members of the Science Council of Japan, saying, "While changing the response in a closed room, the legal interpretation has not changed, and the reason for refusing the appointment is completely incomprehensible. It's not enough, it's an explanation of how to escape. We will continue to pursue it thoroughly. "