Sussan Ley says David Littleproud rejected offer of talks this week after Coalition break-up

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Dan Jervis-BardyJanuary 28, 2026 at 08:36 AM

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Following the recent split between the Liberal and National parties, Liberal leader Sussan Ley offered to meet with Nationals leader David Littleproud to discuss their future relationship. Ley proposed the meeting in a letter sent Tuesday night, stating it would be "without any preconditions." However, Littleproud rejected Ley's offer for these peace talks. The rejection comes ahead of parliament's return next week and as Littleproud prepares for a leadership contest within the Nationals. The proposed meeting aimed to address the fractured relationship between the two parties after their break-up last week.

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Parliament 50% Coalition 60% Nationals 70% Liberal Party ×280% Sussan Ley ×390% David Littleproud ×290%

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