Angus Taylor’s allies have dismissed speculation he is poised to pull out and clear a path for Sussan Ley to lead the party’s rebuild<ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/may/07/australia-news-live-flu-election-undecided-seats-kooyong-monique-ryan-melbourne-adam-bandt-greens-liberal-leadership-anthony-albanese-ntwnfb">Australia news live: latest politics and federal election updates</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2025/may/07/results-2025-federal-election-live">Full federal election results: live Australian Senate seat count</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/australian-election-2025">See our full coverage of the Australian election</a></li><li>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></li></ul>The race for the Liberal leadership is becoming bitter as Angus Taylor’s allies dismiss speculation he is poised to pull out and clear the path for Sussan Ley to lead the party rebuild after Saturday’s election disaster.It comes as Peter Dutton made his first brief remarks since his concession speech on Saturday night, saying he intended to make a “graceful exit” from politics.<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=copyembed">Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email</a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/07/race-for-liberal-leadership-turns-bitter-angus-taylor-sussan-ley-peter-dutton-successor">Continue reading...</a>

Angus Taylor’s allies have dismissed speculation he is poised to pull out and clear a path for Sussan Ley to lead the party’s rebuild

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The race for the Liberal leadership is becoming bitter as Angus Taylor’s allies dismiss speculation he is poised to pull out and clear the path for Sussan Ley to lead the party rebuild after Saturday’s election disaster.
It comes as Peter Dutton made his first brief remarks since his concession speech on Saturday night, saying he intended to make a “graceful exit” from politics.
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The Liberal leadership contest has grown contentious, with Peter Dutton pledging a "graceful silence" on his successor while allies of Angus Taylor deny rumors of his withdrawal to pave the way for Sussan Ley.  

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The BC Wildfire Service says 11 fires that have been smouldering underground near Fort Nelson, B.C., since last year are being whipped up by warm and dry weather conditions.

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A ceasefire is agreed after four days of their most fierce military conflict in this century.

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Global leaders urge Russia to agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire from Monday, warning of further sanctions if it does not comply.

This development highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the war in Ukraine, with potential consequences for Russia's international standing and economic stability if it rejects the ceasefire. The outcome could shape future negotiations and global responses to the conflict.

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Craig Berube cut a calm, relaxed and confident figure as he faced a string of questions at the Maple Leafs' luxury hotel situated a short distance from South Florida's sun and sand.

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