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Hogan also backed Littleproud, saying he should absolutely" should remain leader.
Asked about whether someone like Michael McCormack returning as leader would be a good idea, he said:
I think this is a hypothetical that is not on the cards.
... David Littleproud [has] very strong support in the national party room. And I would say even more support after the process he followed, how transparent he was.
What about his demand to end shadow cabinet solidarity - that didn't go to the party room did it?
No, because it wasn't a non-negotiable. So David brought that up in one of his conversations with Sussan. She said that would be unacceptable. David said fine, that's not a non-negotiable.
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