On the evening of the 30th, Prime Minister Kishida attended a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party Tokyo Metropolitan Government and emphasized that as Japan faces a major turning point in history, only the Liberal Democratic Party can open up the future. He called for unity for the by-election.
Based on the situation in Ukraine, soaring prices, and the problem of declining birthrate, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Japan is now at a major turning point in history. Will politics fulfill its responsibilities at this major turning point?" I would like to continue to work honestly, step by step, toward issues that cannot be put off."
After that, "I feel that each member of the Diet is walking around the region and listening to the harsh voices of the people, but because it is an important time, I would like to appeal together that 'only the LDP can open up the future.' I want everyone to combine their strengths," he said, calling for solidarity in the run-up to the unified local elections and the by-elections for the House of Representatives in April.
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi refutes criticism of income restrictions on child allowances
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi, who has argued that income restrictions on child allowances should be abolished, said that he "reflects" on his own response to demanding income restrictions in the past. How do you explain to people who have not received child allowance for 10 years?"
Regarding this, Mr. Motegi said at a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party Tokyo Metropolitan Government held on the night of the 30th, "Everyone in the opposition party says, 'It's outrageous, reflect.' Then I will talk about 'just reflecting is not enough'."
On top of that, he said, ``We should make the necessary revisions in line with the changing times. Should we stick to the past and be a political party that can't move forward at all? Is it good?”