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Meeting for Liberal leadership spill requested

There's further speculation Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley's tenure is under attack from within her own party. Picture: Mick Tsikas/ AAP

CANBERRA: Two key backers of Angus Taylor have formally requested a party room meeting, where the conservative MP will challenge Sussan Ley for the job of Opposition leader. Opposition assistant defence spokesman Phil Thompson has tendered his resignation after Mr Taylor stepped down from the shadow ministry on Wednesday night. Mr Thompson and deputy whip […]

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