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Bombshell Claim in Libs Leadership Saga
Angus Taylor aims to replace Sussan Ley amid a 17% Coalition primary vote slump and rising One Nation support, sparking urgent calls for leadership change.
- On Monday, pressure for change intensified as Angus Taylor, Liberal frontbencher, emerged as a challenger after Andrew Hastie bowed out, with conservative supporters pressing Taylor to act this week and Taylor saying Ms Ley would be the 'first to know'.
- The Newspoll on Monday showed the Coalition's primary vote fell to 17 per cent and One Nation surged to 27 per cent, while the Coalition reunion on Sunday exposed party instability.
- To launch a challenge, front-bench resignation and a spill motion are needed, but a special meeting on Friday may be required as Tuesday is unlikely due to senator absences.
- Senior Liberals stressed Ms Ley should have more time, with Jane Hume warning `This is a true crisis, and something needs to change` as she insisted Ley still has party support after nine months.
- Analysts warned the party could lose seats in Victoria and NSW, policy advisers expect migration intake cuts by the end of February, and attention has shifted to deputy and factional options.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left
45% Left
L 45%
C 22%
R 33%
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