LDP submits own bill without Komeito to reform political funds rules

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party submitted its own bill to parliament on Friday to amend the political funds control law, after its junior coalition partner rejected its proposals to strengthen money-related rules in politics.The Komeito party and the opposition camp have expressed doubt about whether the bill would do enough to enhance the transparency of political funds, and it is uncertain whether the bill will clear the House of Councillors, in which the LDP does not hold a majority.The disagreement apparently reflects Komeito's frustration at what it perceives as the LDP's lack …READ FULL ARTICLE