The Liberal Democratic Party on Friday retracted its decision to freeze out reporters from TBS TV in retaliation for an allegedly misleading news broadcast it aired June 26, apparently after reporters criticized the LDP's stance.
The move by the ruling party came after TBS issued a statement saying that it took the matter seriously and renewed its resolve for fair reporting. While the LDP took the statement as an apology, however, the broadcaster said it was not intended as a correction of what was aired.
The LDP released a statement Thursday claiming the evening news program "News 23" gave the incorrect impression that the ruling camp was solely responsible for scrapping four key administration-sponsored bills at the end of last regular Diet session, including one to promote liberalization of the electricity supply market.