The Liberal Democratic Party's Motegi faction held a meeting of its members to discuss the nature of the faction, and decided to consider how to operate as a new policy group in line with the party's interim report, which called for a complete break from money and personnel matters. confirmed.
In response to the issue surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's faction's political funding party, the Motegi faction held a meeting on the 30th with members of both houses of the House of Representatives to exchange opinions on the future direction of the faction.
They also confirmed that they would consider how to operate as a new policy group in line with the interim report of the party's Political Reform Headquarters, which called for a complete break from money and personnel matters.
Participants also expressed the opinion that the notification of factional political groups should be withdrawn, based on Prime Minister Kishida's statement in the Diet that ``dissolving factions means dissolving political groups.'' We have decided to discuss this in the future.
After the meeting, Economic Revitalization Minister Shindo told reporters, ``We will all consult about the new form. How many people will participate in the new policy group will depend on future discussions.''
Meanwhile, at the meeting on the 30th, former Justice Minister Yoshihisa Furukawa announced his intention to resign, following election committee chairman Obuchi and others who have resigned.
Former Justice Minister Furukawa ``my own decision'' to submit resignation letter on the 31st
Former Justice Minister Yoshihisa Furukawa told reporters, ``During the meeting, we should disband all factions and think about what a new Liberal Democratic Party should be in order to show the people our resolve for reform.'' I have announced my intention to resign."
He added, ``The Mogi faction is changing into a policy group and continuing, but I do not agree with it because I am arguing that all factions should be disbanded once.I have not spoken to other members. ``This is my own decision,'' he said, indicating his intention to submit a notice of resignation on the 31st.
Former Justice Minister Yamashita: ``It's not like the conclusion has been decided.''
Former Justice Minister Takashi Yamashita, who belongs to the Motegi faction, told reporters, ``Today is not saying that a conclusion has been reached yet.Of course, it means that functions related to money and personnel will be eliminated, but there are various connections between politicians. I am very grateful for the opportunity to have such a lively discussion."
Former Economic Planning Agency Director Funada ``I want to withdraw from the membership soon''
Funada, former head of the Economic Planning Agency, who belongs to the Motegi faction, appeared on a BS Nippon TV program on the 30th and said, ``I get the impression that the faction will dissolve, but it will move in parallel while leaving its framework as a policy group. If that is the case, I have no choice but to withdraw from membership.I would like to withdraw from membership in the near future,'' he said, revealing that he is considering withdrawing from membership.