Clear supermajority for Takaichi as
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Clear supermajority for Takaichi as LDP wins 315 seats

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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, has scored its best-ever result, official election results show, AFP reports.

The party won 315 seats in the recent general election, giving it a two-thirds majority.

Takaichi took office as Japan's first female prime minister in October and called new elections in an attempt to capitalize on an early boost in popularity.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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