‘Concerns about his capability’: Liberal senator launches extraordinary attack on Angus Taylor amid search for new leader

theguardian.comPublished: 5/5/2025

Summary

Liberal leadership frontrunner Angus Taylor will have to overcome significant internal opposition to take the top job, with outgoing senator Hollie Hughes criticising the shadow treasurer over a lack of economic policy for voters. A vote for the Liberal leadership is expected as soon as next week. She said many Liberal MPs did not support Taylor, blaming him for failures during the disastrous election campaign. I feel we have zero economic policy to sell,” Hughes told ABC radio on Monday. The Liberal party room meeting will be organised by MP Melissa Price.