The return of the prodigal son? Why speculation is rising over Josh Frydenberg’s future
The spectre of a leadership alternative is hardly helpful for Angus Taylor.
According to The Guardian, the spectre of a leadership alternative is hardly helpful for Angus Taylor.
But would Frydenberg do a better job? There was a whiff of weariness in some corners of parliament this week, as the former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader happily stoked another round of “Josh for Canberra” speculation.
This politics story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Josh Frydenberg, Frydenberg and Angus Taylor.
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