‘Is she leadership material?': Sussan Ley's potential questioned
The Daily Telegraph reporter James Willis questions whether Sussan Ley has the leadership qualities needed to helm the Liberal Party.
'In my view, Sussan Ley went missing and I'm sure she was campaigning, but in terms of the media cut through and the impact that she has … is not up to scratch,' Mr Willis told Sky News host Peta Credlin.
'I personally think if you're looking at the Liberals that were campaigning, Michaelia Cash and even Jane Hume get a lot more cut through, they seem to do a lot more interviews.
'I just don't think I'm convinced that she is leadership material.'
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