Last-minute pact puts Takaichi on verge of premiership

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The ruling LDP and Japan Innovation Party sealed a last-minute coalition deal, giving Sanae Takaichi the backing she needs ahead of a parliamentary vote to become Japan’s first female prime minister.

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00:00Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party have signed a coalition agreement

00:06paving the way for Senator Kaichi to become the country's first female Prime Minister.

00:12The last-minute deal was finalised just one day before the lower house vote on her appointment.

00:20According to the party, the deal includes strict timelines and detailed policy goals,

00:25among them a proposal to cut the number of lawmakers by 10%.

00:30The new alliance gives the two parties a combined 231 seats in the lower house, just too short of a majority.

00:38This virtually guarantees Takaichi enough support to win Tuesday's parliamentary vote to choose Japan's next Prime Minister.

00:46In the event of a run-off, she would only need a majority of votes cast, not a full majority of members.

00:52Even so, Takaichi will still need cooperation from other opposition groups to pass key legislation,

00:59including the upcoming supplementary budget.

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