Hume Supports Ley Amid Leadership Doubts
Sussan Ley has kept a low profile amid criticism of her leadership, emphasizing that the Liberal Party remains “united” despite concerns raised by a backbencher about losing confidence within the party room.
Leadership Under Scrutiny
Ms. Ley broke her silence regarding questions about her fitness to lead the Coalition after a colleague suggested she is losing support. The Liberals are expected to settle a divisive dispute over an emissions target and finalize an energy policy platform in the coming week.
Internal Party Tensions
Months of internal conflict within the Coalition have unsettled Ms. Ley’s position. On Friday morning, Liberal senator Sarah Henderson refrained from endorsing the leader outright. When asked directly if she supported Ms. Ley as the opposition leader, Henderson paused before responding:
“I am just going to say at the moment that I cannot support the way things are.”
Ms. Ley's Response
Speaking to reporters in Canberra, Ms. Ley declined to comment on leadership speculation, stating:
“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 insisted that the Liberal Party remained “united through its values.”
Summary
The Liberal Party faces internal challenges, but Ley maintains the party’s unity while deflecting direct comments on her leadership doubts.
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