Taylor says party in ‘worst position’ since formation and says he doesn’t believe Sussan Ley is in position to lead Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Angus Taylor has resigned from shadow cabinet and is expected to challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership, declaring the party is in the “worst position” since its formation in 1944. Taylor announced Wednesday evening he was resigning from shadow cabinet, the first step in an expected bid to depose the party’s first female leader after just nine months. Continue reading...
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WED · 2026-02-11 · 09:39 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0211-15282
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Angus Taylor resigns from shadow cabinet ahead of expected Liberal leadership challenge
Angus Taylor resigned from the shadow cabinet on Wednesday evening, signaling an expected challenge to Sussan Ley for leadership of the Liberal party. Taylor stated the party is in its "worst position" since its formation in 1944.
Dan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondentThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-11 · 09:39 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Angus Taylor resigned from the shadow cabinet on Wednesday evening, signaling an expected challenge to Sussan Ley for leadership of the Liberal party. Taylor stated the party is in its "worst position" since its formation in 1944. This move comes after Ley has served as leader for nine months. Taylor's resignation is considered the initial step in his anticipated bid to replace Ley as leader. The leadership challenge stems from a perceived need for change within the party.
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Sussan Ley is the party’s first female leader.
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The party is in the “worst position” since its formation in 1944.
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Angus Taylor has resigned from shadow cabinet.
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Taylor is expected to challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership.
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