June 23rd 2024.
According to a recent media poll conducted by the national news agency Kyodo, it appears that there is a lack of support for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in the upcoming ruling Liberal Democratic Party leadership race. Only 10.4 per cent of the Japanese public expressed their support for him, indicating a widespread dissatisfaction among the people. The survey, which was conducted over the weekend through telephone calls, also revealed that Kishida's Cabinet approval rating has decreased from 24.2 per cent in May to 22.2 per cent. On the other hand, the disapproval rate has remained steady at 62.4 per cent.
In addition to the lack of support, there are also concerns about Kishida's leadership and policies. About 36.6 per cent of the respondents called for his immediate resignation, while 78.9 per cent believed that a recent political funding law revision does not effectively address the issue of money in politics, despite Kishida's claims of increased transparency. This has been heavily criticized by opposition parties as well.
The survey also shed light on the public's doubts and skepticism towards the government's proposed 40,000 yen tax cut. A significant majority of 69.6 per cent of the respondents felt that it would not be enough to help households cope with the rising costs. Furthermore, 90.4 per cent of the participants believed that the proposed changes to the reporting of political activity funds were inadequate.
The survey was conducted among 431 household members and 625 mobile phone users, as reported by Kyodo. It is clear that the Japanese public has expressed their dissatisfaction and concerns about Kishida's leadership and policies. The upcoming ruling party leadership race will certainly be a crucial one for the Prime Minister, as he will have to address these issues and win back the trust and support of the people.
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