Liberal Senator Questions Sussan Ley's Leadership
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson expressed uncertainty about whether the Coalition can recover under Sussan Ley’s leadership. Her comments came as the party moves closer to finalizing its stance on net-zero emissions.
Following weeks of internal conflict and speculation about leadership, the former frontbencher admitted she could no longer support the party’s current direction ahead of a crucial meeting.
“I do have to say really honestly, I do think Sussan is losing support,”
Henderson told Sky News, before adding,
“But I do believe in miracles.”
When asked if the party could turn around with Ley as leader, Henderson hesitated, then reaffirmed her position that she could not endorse the present approach.
“I'm not in the business of throwing anyone under the bus, I'm stating the bleeding obvious, we are in a dire situation,”
she said, adding her regret about the ongoing disunity within the Liberal Party.
Henderson, who lost her shadow cabinet post after Ley assumed leadership, nonetheless praised the opposition leader for scheduling multiple meetings as
“a significant step forward”
towards defining policy on energy and climate issues.
Author Summary
Sarah Henderson voiced doubts about Sussan Ley’s leadership amid party turmoil but acknowledged Ley’s efforts to stabilize the Liberal Party.