Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed opposition to lowering the consumption tax.

Jin10 data, November 5 - At the plenary session of the Japanese House of Representatives on the 5th, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed a negative opinion on the constitutional Democratic Party's proposal to reduce the food consumption tax rate to 0% as a countermeasure against high prices. She also stated regarding the relaxation of labor time restrictions: “Considering the realities and demands of work styles, we will deepen discussions.” When asked about the possibility of dissolving the House of Representatives and holding elections within the year, in relation to the reduction of the number of members of the House of Representatives, Takaichi responded: “What should be prioritized is the countermeasures against high prices. There is no time to think about dissolution now.”