Watanabe Resigns as Your Party Leader

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On 4/7/2014 Your Party leader Yoshimi Watanabe resigns amid accusations over ￥800 million funding scandal. His successor has not been named.

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Watanabe's resignation from the top post of Your Party may lead to a further shake up or possible break up/down of the party.

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Your Party received a damaging blow when 15 of its party members seceded and formed Yuinotoh in December 2013. Your Party, which was formed

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In August 2009, has been dubbed by many as Watanabe's "one man shop". Some have even called it "His Party" rather than Your Party.