The Liberal Democratic Party might fall to pieces before the next general election because of Prime Minister Taro Aso’s plunging popularity, according to an independent lawmaker.
Splinter groups led by lawmakers including Hidenao Nakagawa and Yuriko Koike are already forming, said Lower House member Kenji Eda, who is a visiting professor at Toin University of Yokohama.
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