Hume Supports Ley Amid Leadership Fitness Debate
Sussan Ley has stayed silent regarding criticism about her leadership, asserting that the Liberal Party remains “united” despite claims from a backbencher that the Coalition leader is losing confidence within the party room.
Ley responded to questions about her suitability to lead the Coalition amid reports of declining support from colleagues. The Liberals are set to address a divisive emissions target and finalize an energy policy platform in the upcoming week.
Coalition Infighting and Senator Henderson’s Comments
Months of internal conflict have undermined Ley’s leadership, highlighted by sharp remarks from Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson. When asked directly if she backed Ley as opposition leader, Henderson hesitated before stating to Sky News,
“I am just going to say at the moment that I cannot support the way things are.”
Ley’s Response to Leadership Speculation
Speaking in Canberra, Ley declined to address rumors about her leadership status, saying,
“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 reinforced that the Liberal Party remains “united through its values.”
Summary
Sussan Ley maintains that despite internal challenges and criticism, the Liberal Party stands united and she values her team, while key issues like emissions targets remain unresolved.