View from The Hill: Liberals desperate for a path out of purgatory

The Albanese government in question time on Monday was already targeting Angus Taylor as likely Liberal leader, while the aspirant s supporters were grappling with the mechanics of organising the challenge. Sunday s appalling Newspoll, showing the Liberals on a primary vote of 15% (with the Nationals 3%) and Sussan Ley s net satisfaction rating at minus 39, has seemed a tipping point for a challenge. Liberal backbencher Jane Hume, who voted for Taylor last year, put the position starkly