Shinzo Abe will stand down as prime minister of Japan because of a relapse in his ulcerative colitis.
Announcing his decision to step down at a press conference in Tokyo on Friday evening, Mr Abe said that he could not risk making errors of judgment because of his weakened physical condition. His resignation will take effect as soon as the party chooses a successor.
“The most important thing in politics is results,” he said. “If I can’t discharge my responsibility to the people of this country with confidence, then I judge I should not continue as prime minister.”
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