Sussan Ley looks doomed but Angus Taylor would still face a huge job

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tom McIlroy Political editorFebruary 11, 2026 at 11:56 AM

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Angus Taylor announced his resignation from Sussan Ley's opposition frontbench on Wednesday night, citing the Liberal party's weakened state since its founding. Taylor informed Ley of his immediate move to the backbench at Parliament House. Ley's resignation as leader now appears likely, potentially triggering a leadership spill. Taylor is expected to seek support from moderate members such as Jane Hume in a bid for leadership. Taylor warned that the Liberal party was weaker today than at any time since its founding in 1944.

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Parliament House ×250% Jane Hume 60% Sussan Ley 70% Angus Taylor ×280%

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