Liberal Senator Questions Sussan Ley's Leadership
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson expressed doubts about the Coalition's future under leader Sussan Ley amid ongoing internal conflicts and leadership speculation.
Criticism of Current Leadership
Henderson admitted she could no longer support the status quo ahead of an important party room meeting scheduled for the following week.
“I do have to say really honestly, I do think Sussan is losing support,” Henderson told Sky News. “But I do believe in miracles.”
When asked if the party could recover with Ley in charge, she paused before stating she could not back the current approach.
“I'm not in the business of throwing anyone under the bus, I'm stating the bleeding obvious, we are in a dire situation,” she said. “The infighting has been terrible and I'm terribly sorry about what's been going on in the Liberal Party.”
Context and Party Dynamics
- Sarah Henderson was removed from the shadow cabinet after Ley became the leader of the Liberal Party.
- She praised Ley’s move to hold a series of meetings as a meaningful step toward reaching a policy on energy and climate change.
Henderson called the meetings a “significant step forward” in defining the party’s position on energy and climate issues.
This follows a fortnight marked by damaging factional disputes and intense speculation around leadership changes.
Author's summary: Senator Henderson’s remarks reveal deep divisions in the Liberal Party under Sussan Ley’s leadership, highlighting both criticism and cautious optimism amid ongoing turmoil.