Japan election: Sanae Takaichi’s ruling conservatives on course for landslide victory

Exit polls point to public endorsement of new prime minister Sanae TakaichiJapan’s conservative governing party is on course to dramatically strengthen its grip on power after exit polls predicted a landslide victory in Sunday’s lower house elections.The Liberal Democratic party (LDP) was projected to win between 274 and 328 seats out of a total of 465, according to an exit poll by the public broadcaster NHK, well above the 233 it needed to regain the majority it lost in 2024. Combined with seats secured by its junior coalition partner, the Japan Innovation party, the parties could win between 302 and 366 seats, NHK added. Continue reading...


play_arrow All United Kingdom News
1 M.
Sport
ID: 8557190142690277852


Similar News expand_more


1 M. Japan election: Sanae Takaichi’s ruling conservatives on course for landslide win
Sport
1 M. Japan election explained: Polls predict landslide victory for PM Takaichi’s party in Sunday’s vote
Weather
1 M. Liberal Democratic Party on course for large majority in Japan election
Politics
3 w. Bangladesh nationalists claim landslide victory in first election since Gen Z uprising
Politics
1 M. A charismatic straight talker, Japan's Takaichi is poised to expand her power in Sunday's vote
Politics
1 w. Holyrood 2026: The constituency boundaries that are changing, and why it might affect who wins
Politics
2 w. Poll: SNP on track for historic Holyrood majority thanks to tactical voting
Sport
3 w. Thrilling title race takes twist as Rangers come from behind to beat leaders Hearts with Youssef Chermiti hat
Sport
3 w. SNP close in on Holyrood majority despite 'voter disillusionment' with Nats' time in power
Politics
2 w. Robert Aramayo triumphs over Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet in shock Bafta win
Sport
1 M. 'I tried budget mince from Aldi, Asda, Tesco & more — the winner surprised me'
Sport
1 M. Why political scandal will be a strong feature of the 2026 Holyrood election campaign
Politics
2 w. Love Island backlash as fans claim 'rigged' result after winners announced
Entertainment
1 M. Italy v Scotland live: Scots slip to costly defeat as Azzurri hang on for memorable Six Nations win
Sport
7 d. The 13 main Conservative pledges ahead of potentially disastrous election
Politics
3 w. I know the one Celtic player Martin O'Neill won't be having after his latest strop – Chris Sutton
Sport
4 d. Why SNP may not want independence referendum even if Reform and Keir Starmer help them win big in May
Politics
1 M. Thai voters head to the polls with three main parties vying to form government
Politics
49 h. Resurgent Monaco beat PSG to reignite title race in Ligue 1 | Luke Entwistle
Sport
5 d. #3 London boys win overtime classic over #15 Goliad to advance to first state semifinal
Sport
1 w. Four years on, what should Britain do to expedite a Ukrainian victory?
Sport
6 d. Nepal: voting closes in election pitting old guard against powerful youth movement
Politics
3 w. Huge jump for Anthony Kim in world rankings after return to winning ways
Sport
2 w. Eileen Gu finally wins gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics as she triumphs in halfpipe final amid 'traitor' controversy over decision to represent China
Sport
4 w. Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE Man City team news and title race verdict ahead of Fulham
Sport
1 w. Gross green, chartreuse or phlegm? Hannah Spencer’s waistcoat is political and TikTok winner
Sport
3 w. North Korean succession fight to the death: Battle for power between Kim Jong
Politics
7 h. Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use
Weather
1 M. How Astrid & Miyu is defying the High Street slump and soaring overseas too
Automotive
7 h. Rangers land moniker their fans utterly dread as bold prediction made about Rohl and Co in title race
Sport
1 w. Welsh Open winner fighting snooker relegation just three years after beating legendary trio
Sport
6 d. Bernardo Silva: Decisions against Man City can make big difference in title race
Sport
1 w. Mighty Mathieu van der Poel powers to victory in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Sport
2 w. I can't believe I've bossed 1000 games – and last minute Celtic winners are no good for my heart
Sport
3 w. Will YOU get a vote on Starmer this May? Nigel Farage forces the PM into his 14th climbdown as Government ABANDONS plan to delay local elections for millions
Politics
5 d. An Ohio high school is on one of the greatest winning streaks in sports. What’s the secret?
Sport
3 w. UCL students win £21mn over Covid disruption in watershed UK settlement
Education
6 d. The victory lap for America's Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from the celebration
Sport
3 w. ‘Even more special’: Jakara Anthony dusts off Winter Olympics heartbreak for historic triumph
Sport
8 d. Messi’s ‘Finalissima’ and F1 races: The sporting events that could be affected by Iran
Sport
3 d. Olympian Eileen Gu heads up annual Chinese New Year parade in her native San Francisco
Culture
2 w. ‘I considered starting over as a farmer’: Masao Adachi on political cinema, revolution and Japan today
Entertainment
1 M. An important lesson from the 'vile' election contest between two famous Prime Ministers' sons
Politics
1 M. Erling Haaland: Title race ‘not over until it’s over’ after Man City reduce gap
Sport
2 w. South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol jailed for life for leading insurrection
Politics
1 M. Bernardo Silva makes Man City title race admission after dramatic Liverpool win
Sport
3 w. Win Games And Infuriate Your Opponents With Aman Hambleton's New London System Course
Sport
1 M. Lone’er Kavanagh catapulted into UFC main event with Brandon Moreno despite KO loss
Sport
3 w. Kristi Noem says she will ensure the ‘right people’ vote in midterms and elect ‘the right leaders’
Politics
Popular countries based on strong economic and political relations
Add Watch Country

arrow_drop_down