‘We are the patriot party’: Taylor sets up Albanese fight after Abbott’s Liberal rallying cry
Angus Taylor is set to deliver a strong speech to the Liberal Party, criticizing Anthony Albanese for alleged dishonesty regarding tax increases. This follows Tony Abbott's return to the party, where he emphasized the need for the Liberals to position themselves as the 'patriot party' amid an existential crisis. Abbott's election as president is seen as a significant boost for the conservative faction within the party.
- ▪Angus Taylor will accuse Anthony Albanese of lying about tax hikes in his upcoming speech.
- ▪Tony Abbott has been elected as the president of the Liberal Party during a federal council meeting.
- ▪Abbott described the party's current situation as an existential crisis and emphasized the need to be the 'patriot party'.
- ▪He expressed concern over the declining membership of the party compared to other conservative parties, such as Canada's.
- ▪Abbott aims to support Taylor in becoming the next successful federal leader of the opposition.
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