Sussan Ley to quit politics after being deposed as Liberal leader, triggering contentious byelection

Ley says she will step away ‘completely and comprehensively from public life’ after losing Liberal leadership ballot to Angus TaylorTaylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Ley in Liberal leadership ballotFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSussan Ley will soon quit politics, saying she plans on “stepping away completely and comprehensively from public life” after being defeated in a party room spill for the Liberal leadership.The decision sets up a byelection for Ley’s seat of Farrer, which could result in the opposition’s parliamentary numbers dwindling further. Continue reading...