Ley and Littleproud attempt to reunite Coalition as parties wrestle over net zero and nuclear

Talks continue following election defeat as MPs jostle for shadow cabinet positions

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The Liberals are pushing to stitch up a coalition agreement with the Nationals within days as the jostling for shadow cabinet positions ramps up.

The new Liberal leader, Sussan Ley, and the Nationals leader, David Littleproud, held another round of talks on Monday on a deal to reunite the two parties following the election defeat.