Liberal Backer Defends Ley as Potential Leadership Showdown Looms There are speculations of preparations for a Liberal leadership spill in early February, following a week of political chaos. Conservatives Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie are considered potential challengers to the current leader. However, Liberal frontbencher Julian Leeser has publicly stated his “unequivocal support” for the leader, citing her performance during a national crisis.

• A Liberal leadership spill is possibly being prepared for early February.
• This follows a week of chaos and a coalition split.
• Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie are seen as potential challengers.
• Julian Leeser has declared his “unequivocal support” for the current leader.
• Leeser praised the leader’s performance during a national crisis, contrasting it with the Prime Minister’s.