Andrew Hastie rules out challenging Sussan Ley for Liberal leadership, clearing path for Angus Taylor
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Andrew Hastie has announced he will not challenge Sussan Ley for leadership of the Liberal party. This decision clears the way for Angus Taylor, another member of the party's right wing, to potentially mount a challenge against Ley. Hastie's announcement on Friday ends a week of speculation regarding his leadership ambitions. A source close to Taylor suggests that a formal bid to unseat Ley by the shadow defence minister is likely, though the timing remains uncertain. The leadership contest follows ongoing internal discussions within the Liberal party regarding its future direction.
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