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Liberal MP Angus Taylor resigned from Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s shadow cabinet Wednesday night, declaring he no longer believes she can lead the party and describing the Liberals as weaker than at any point since their formation in 1944. The shadow defence minister told reporters he had just tendered his resignation after walking into Ley’s office, a move that sets the stage for a formal leadership challenge expected within days.

Taylor’s resignation comes amid mounting internal pressure over the Liberal Party’s historic polling collapse. The latest Sky News Pulse shows the party at 19 percent primary vote under Ley’s leadership, with her personal approval rating at minus 40 percent. Liberal Senators Sarah Henderson and Jane Hume have publicly warned the party faces an “existential crisis” and risks being “wiped out” unless change occurs.

Sky News reports the anticipated leadership spill vote is “extremely tight,” potentially hinging on one or two MPs. Ley has pushed back against public dissent, telling Sky News on Monday her leadership was “secure” and that party discussions should remain in the partyroom. Under parliamentary convention, shadow cabinet members must resign if they do not support the party leader.

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