Liberal Party Divisions Deepen Over Ley’s Deal with Nationals

Internal criticism is mounting within the Liberal Party following Sussan Ley's move to reunite the Coalition with the Nationals. Several of her colleagues argue that the concessions she granted have damaged her credibility. They warn this shift could push undecided MPs toward her rival, Angus Taylor, as a potential leadership challenge looms.

Some Liberals worry that the reunion turns its back on city voters. They fear it aligns the party too closely with the right-wing policies of the Nationals. Ley has dismissed claims that her supporters are defecting to Taylor, insisting that the majority of the party believes the Coalition is stronger as a single unit. Meanwhile, MPs are gearing up for a possible party room meeting this Friday to settle the leadership debate.