Angus Taylor resigns from shadow cabinet and says he does not believe Sussan Ley in position to lead Liberals

Taylor says party in worst position' since formation and says it needs strong leadership, clear direction'

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Angus Taylor has resigned from shadow cabinet and is expected to challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership, declaring the party is in the worst position" since its formation in 1944.

Taylor announced Wednesday evening he was resigning from shadow cabinet, the first step in an expected bid to depose the party's first female leader after just nine months.