Japan opposition in talks to challenge Sanae Takaichi after coalition collapse
Disintegration of ruling bloc complicates arch-conservative’s route to premiership
Disintegration of ruling bloc complicates arch-conservative’s route to premiership

Shares surge on hopes the arch-conservative LDP leader’s policies favour growth and equity markets

Veteran politician Sanae Takaichi has called for a return to ‘Abenomics’ to rejuvenate ailing ruling party

Prime minister hoping to consolidate grip on power by winning majority for ruling party

Arch-conservative who models herself on Margaret Thatcher beats Shinjiro Koizumi in second-round party vote

Sanae Takaichi hopes to convert personal popularity into solid electoral gains for ailing ruling party in expected snap vote

Prime minister says she feels ‘heavy responsibility’ to strengthen country