‘Losing support’: Liberal Senator raises serious concerns with Sussan Ley’s leadership

Concerns Raised Over Sussan Ley’s Leadership

Senior Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson voiced serious doubts about Sussan Ley's leadership as internal debates intensify within the Coalition regarding the net zero policy.

Partyroom Tensions Ahead of Net Zero Showdown

Senator Henderson expressed her inability to support the current direction of the party ahead of a scheduled partyroom meeting on net zero policies. The Liberal Party faces pressure to clarify its stance, particularly following the Nationals' decision to abandon the net zero commitment.

The final Coalition position on net zero is set to be decided on Sunday, November 16.

Statements on Leadership and Party Performance

"I cannot support the way things are. I can't pretend things are good. We've had a dire Newspoll result, a primary vote of just 24 per cent. Things are not traveling well."
"I do have to say, really honestly, I do think Sussan is losing support, but I do believe in miracles, we can turn things around. I don't support things the way they are at the moment."
Summary

Senator Henderson highlighted declining support for Ms Ley within the party while expressing hope for a political turnaround despite recent poor polling results.

Author's summary: Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson publicly doubts Sussan Ley’s leadership amid party conflict over net zero policies and poor polling, signaling a crucial test ahead.

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