Liberal MPs insist Sussan Ley’s position safe for now despite senator claiming leader is ‘losing support’

Angus Taylor hoses down speculation he’s planning a leadership challenge by affirming support in LeyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal MPs have publicly and privately said Sussan Ley’s position is safe for now after backbencher Sarah Henderson claimed the leader was “losing support” of colleagues amid dire opinion polling and infighting over net zero emissions.Angus Taylor – arguably the biggest threat to Ley after narrowly losing in the last leadership ballot – said he “absolutely” wasn’t planning a challenge, backing her to lead the Coalition to the next federal election. Continue reading...