Hume Supports Ley Amid Leadership Questions
Sussan Ley has stayed silent on criticisms of her leadership, insisting the Liberal Party remains “united” despite claims from a backbencher that she is losing the confidence of the party room.
Leadership Controversy
One colleague recently suggested Ley is losing support within the party, raising doubts about her fitness to lead the Coalition. The Liberal Party faces a critical week as it aims to settle disputes over a divisive emissions target and finalize its energy policy platform.
Internal Party Tensions
This tension follows months of infighting that have shaken Ley’s leadership. On Friday, Liberal senator Sarah Henderson refrained from endorsing Ley outright. When directly asked if she supported Ley as opposition leader, Henderson paused before replying to Sky News:
“I am just going to say at the moment that I cannot support the way things are.”
Ley’s Response
In Canberra, Ley declined to engage with leadership speculation, emphasizing respect for her team members, including Henderson. She said:
“I value every single member of my team, including (Senator Henderson). In order to interrogate her views, you should probably ask her, I’m not commenting on commentary.”
She reiterated that the Liberal Party remains “united through its values.”
Summary
Despite leadership doubts and party infighting, Sussan Ley asserts the Liberal Party's unity and focuses on upcoming policy decisions to strengthen her position.
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