NSW Coalition Crisis: Liberals Consider Split Amid Nationals' Defiance and Leadership Tensions

July 1, 2024
NSW Coalition Crisis: Liberals Consider Split Amid Nationals' Defiance and Leadership Tensions
  • Tensions within the NSW Coalition have reached a breaking point.

  • The Liberal Party is contemplating splitting from their Nationals partners.

  • Conflict escalated after Nationals MP Wes Fang was dismissed for criticizing Liberal leader Mark Speakman.

  • Liberals have called for an urgent meeting to address the rift.

  • Potential repercussions for both parties are being highlighted.

  • Nationals' refusal to accept Fang's removal is raising questions about the future of the partnership.

  • Division of resources outlined in the Coalition agreement is also in question.

  • Senior members are pondering the possibility of a split.

  • Liberals are asserting their power while Nationals maintain their defiance.

  • The situation presents a significant challenge for Speakman in his leadership role.

  • The future of the Coalition hangs in the balance.

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