Former Liberal MPs deride net zero dumping as ‘nail in the coffin’ that may prolong pain in urban seats

Ex-politicians and candidates warn the decision will likely cause a loss of votes from younger people

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At least three former Liberal MPs have derided the opposition's decision to dump net zero by 2050 as an existential crisis" and another nail in the coffin" that will guarantee electoral irrelevance for the foreseeable future.

Guardian Australia spoke to the former politicians and previous Liberal party candidates, who say any hopes of reclaiming inner-city and suburban seats at the next election have been dashed as a result of the move.