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Abe's support slumps amid doubts about proposal to set up vet school

Majority of respondents don't think government probe uncovered the truth of the affair: poll

Published Sun, Jun 18, 2017 · 09:50 PM
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SUPPORT for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe slumped more than 10 points to 44.9 per cent in a public opinion poll published on Sunday, amid opposition party suspicions that he used his influence unfairly to help a friend set up a business.

Mr Abe has repeatedly denied abusing his authority to benefit his friend. His grip on power is not in danger, given his ruling coalition's huge majority in pa…

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