Taylor Quits Frontbench Amid Leadership Challenge Speculation

Angus Taylor has finally acted following weeks of speculation.Angus Taylor MP at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Feb. 17, 2022. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas2/11/2026|Updated: 2/11/2026Liberal Party MP Angus Taylor has finally quit the shadow front bench amid ongoing speculation of a leadership challenge, saying he can no longer support Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.The right faction’s Taylor spoke of his reasons, saying he had worked hard to back Ley as leader before deciding it was time to pull the plug.Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.Author’s Selected Articles