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Rancour and division among remnants of Democratic party strengthen Abe’s hand
Abe in peril as Democratic candidates switch allegiance to Yuriko Koike’s Party of Hope
The premier faces a formidable opponent in Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike
Prime minister looks at capitalising on higher approval ratings
Democratic party pins hopes on change of style at top but alternative to Abenomics is vague
Democratic party’s new female leader seen as symbol of cultural change
Senior DPJ members call for party’s dissolution
Opposition party opts for former deputy PM over new generation
Boost for policies aimed at reinvigorating economy
Enthusiasm for ‘Abenomics’ is hard to find but many voters see no alternative to the LDP
Divided and demoralised opposition party set to be routed again
Lack of enthusiasm for Abenomics aside, there is even less appetite to abandon it halfway through
LDP on course to tighten its grip on power
Abe took a gamble in calling a snap election, but he hopes to win enough support to continue his economic policies
Ahead of December poll focus turns to who has gained most under the revitalisation policy
Former trade minister quit last month amid a political scandal
Prime minister Shinzo Abe seeks to cement his hold on power but many voters are puzzled
Muted data likely to alter complexion of LDP’s re-election campaign
Possible snap election in Japan designed to defer second rise in sales tax
Abe tipped to call a poll next month in a bid to push back tax rise
Prime minister must stay the course with successful measures
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