Angus Taylor quits frontbench to set up leadership battle with Sussan Ley

Angus Taylor launches leadership bid

Former Shadow Minister for Defence Angus Taylor has triggered a formal leadership challenge against Sussan Ley, prompting a wave of coordinated frontbench resignations. The coalition is reeling from historic polling lows. While Mr Taylor campaigns for a "decisive" reset of the party’s values, a loyal faction of Liberals is fighting to protect Ms Ley’s position, arguing she deserves more time to stabilise the party room before Friday’s high-stake…

Taylor’s scathing attack in first video

After weeks of speculation and a resignation speech that failed to reveal his intentions, Angus Taylor has announced he will challenge for Liberal Party leadership.

Australia's Opposition Leader Sussan Ley faces spill motion

A letter was provided to Sussan Ley to call for an urgent party room, where a spill would be called.

Australia news live: Angus Taylor Liberal party leadership bid progress as James Paterson resigns, Jane Hume steps forward as deputy

Senior Liberals resign from Ley’s frontbench; Jane Hume canvasses support. Watch live: Jacinta Allan addresses the media.

Taylor Quits Frontbench Amid Leadership Challenge Speculation

Liberal Party MP Angus Taylor has finally quit the shadow front bench amid ongoing speculation of a leadership challenge, saying he can no longer support Opposition Leader Sussan Ley. The right faction’s Taylor spoke of his reasons, saying he had worked hard to back Ley as leader before deciding it was time to pull the plug. “Despite these efforts, the Liberal Party’s position under Sussan Ley’s leadership has continued to deteriorate, leaving i…

Who is Angus Taylor and could he cut it as opposition leader?

Angus Taylor has all the on-paper qualifications to be opposition leader. But will he be able to perform?