Takaichi Cabinet State Ministers, Vice-Ministers Hold First Meetings, Photo Sessions

On October 21, 2025, Sanae Takaichi was designated as the 104th Prime Minister of Japan following votes in both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. The next day, October 22, 2025, Prime Minister Takaichi appointed the State Ministers and Parliamentary Vice-Ministers at a Cabinet meeting, attending attestation ceremonies and commemorative photo sessions at the Imperial Palace and the Prime Minister’s Office. These appointments marked the formal establishment of Takaichi's cabinet team, with the first meetings of both State Ministers and Parliamentary Vice-Ministers held immediately after their appointments. In the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer continued to face Prime Minister's Questions throughout 2025, with sessions covered regularly, reflecting ongoing parliamentary scrutiny. Meanwhile, in Wales, the Senedd chamber was closed for renovations until March 2026, with members meeting in an alternative chamber and conducting hybrid meetings to accommodate changes ahead of the May 2026 election. These developments highlight significant political activities and transitions in Japan, the UK, and Wales during October 2025.