Hume Supports Ley Amid Leadership Fitness Debate
Sussan Ley has kept silent on criticisms of her leadership, asserting the Liberal Party remains united despite claims from a backbencher that the Coalition leader is losing party room confidence.
Ms. Ley broke her silence on whether she is fit to lead the Coalition after a colleague suggested she is losing support within the party.
Upcoming Party Decisions
The Liberals are set to address a divisive emissions target and finalize an energy policy platform in the coming week, aiming to resolve internal conflicts that have unsettled Ms. Ley’s leadership.
Internal Tensions Highlighted by Senator Henderson
Recent months have seen infighting destabilize Ms. Ley’s position, including pointed remarks from Liberal senator Sarah Henderson on Friday morning.
When asked if she supported Ms. Ley as opposition leader, Henderson paused before stating to Sky News:
“I am just going to say at the moment that I cannot support the way things are.”
Ms. Ley’s Response
Speaking to reporters in Canberra, Ms. Ley declined to comment on leadership speculation:
“I value every single member of my team, including (Senator Henderson). In order to interrogate her views, you should probably ask her, I’m not commenting on commentary.”
She also emphasized that the Liberal Party was “united through its values.”
Author's summary: Despite internal challenges and public doubt cast by party members, Sussan Ley maintains her stance that the Liberal Party remains united under her leadership.