The four people who ran for the LDP presidential election are actively moving toward expanding support on the 21st.

Mr. Kono Exchanged opinions online with Sapporo City Council

On the afternoon of the 21st, the Minister of State for Regulatory Reform Kono exchanged opinions online with a member of the Sapporo City Assembly belonging to the party.



In response to a request to strengthen the authority of the mayor of an ordinance-designated city in order to swiftly take measures against the new corona, Mr. Kono said, "We must fundamentally consider what the ordinance-designated city and prefectures should be. As long as we discuss authority, we must also consider the state of finance, "he said, and expressed his desire to proceed with discussions on the state of local autonomy.

Mr. Kishida Requests support from former President Tanigaki

Former Political Survey Chairman Kishida visited the home of former Governor Tanigaki in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo on the morning of the 21st and requested support.



In this, Mr. Kishida said, "Although the fierce and complicated election campaign continues, I want to fight to the end and help for political stability," and requested support.



In response, Mr. Tanigaki encouraged, "Mr. Kishida is fighting with enthusiasm and I am very refreshed. I sincerely hope that he will win."



After this, Mr. Kishida told reporters, "I received a very warm welcome and strong encouragement. I would like to make an effort to change the party while thinking about Mr. Tanigaki's achievements." ..

Exchange opinions online with Mr. Takaichi NPO corporation

On the afternoon of the 21st, former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takaichi exchanged opinions online with officials of an NPO that works on measures against child poverty.



Among them, the NPO corporation explained that while the influence of the new corona is prolonged, there are serious effects such as parents losing their jobs, children having trouble eating, and not being able to receive sufficient education in single-parent families. Did.



In response, Mr. Takaichi said, "It's hard to give up going on to school because of poverty. We have prepared a supplementary budget for this year and incorporated something like a fixed amount of benefits limited to families in need. I want to. "

Mr. Noda Greetings to members of the parliament belonging to the party

Acting Secretary-General Noda, who announced his candidacy the day before the notification date, visited the office of the Members' Office Building on the 21st and began greeting the members of the Diet belonging to the party.



Of these, at the office of the second-class member of the House of Representatives Toshitaka Ooka, after handing over his own policy pamphlet, he said, "I want to do my best to reach the voters with the sincerity of the Liberal Democratic Party. I think it's only now that I can go, "he said.



In response, Mr. Ooka encouraged, "Thanks to Mr. Noda's candidacy, the range of discussions has expanded and we have been able to cover many of the opinions of the people. Please do your best with a full swing."



After this, Mr. Noda told reporters, "I sometimes failed in the fourth challenge, but I would like to firmly convey the idea that we should not create politics that is out of the reach of the people."

Exchange of views on party reform with young members of the Diet

The four candidates exchanged opinions individually on party reforms with members of a group of volunteer members of the House of Representatives who were elected once to three times.

Among them, the Minister of State for Regulatory Reform Kono commented on the diversity of the party, "How to increase the number of young people and women is also an issue. For example, it is necessary to set specific target values ​​such as making one-third women. Originally, the ruling party shouldn't have to agree with all the bills, and it's okay to say whatever you want. "

Former Political Survey Chairman Kishida commented on the concrete measures for party reform, saying, "Because it is a political party that is constantly metabolizing, we will maintain the 73-year-old retirement age system of proportional representation. This will prevent concentration of power and inertia. Everyone shouts, "Reform, reform," but I am convinced that we can really do it only by clarifying what to do concretely. "

Former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takaichi said in connection with the election violation case of the former Minister of Justice Kawai and his wife, "There was an uncertain case about how money was spent. Probably, we have to include a certified accountant in the audit, and apologize for disseminating the results widely. "

Acting Secretary-General Noda commented on how to vote in the Diet: "It is strongly said by female members that they cannot attend the Diet before and after childbirth and cannot exercise their obligations. If the Diet allows" digital attendance ", , I am infected with the new corona and can fulfill my duty even when I am at home. Even though I am asking the people to telework, they are not moving. "

Online policy debate from 23rd

Each candidate will attend a policy debate online to answer questions from the public from the 23rd to the 4th.