Despite talk of a Nobel peace prize, Japan’s leader is facing a backlash among voters as key byelection approaches

In the past fortnight Fumio Kishida has been mentioned as a possible recipient of the Nobel peace prize and praised for a speech to congress in which he urged the US not to retreat into isolation.

But since his return to Tokyo after a successful summit with Joe Biden, Japan’s prime minister has been buffeted by domestic political headwinds that this weekend could spell the beginning of the end of his administration.

Continue reading…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Byelection results live: Tories braced for losses as counting begins in three constituencies

MP candidates await results for the constituencies of Somerton and Frome, Uxbridge…

Golden Globes 2021: The Crown and Nomadland win as controversy rumbles on

Netflix’s royal drama and Chloe Zhao were the night’s big winners but…

Putin’s aggression makes clear the case for an anti-war movement | Owen Jones

Activists should champion Ukraine’s right to resist and an international order based…

UK doctors demand pay rise of up to 30% over five years

BMA members’ call for reversal of real-terms cuts over last 14 years…