Politics

Chris Bishop rises, Erica Stanford falls after failed leadership coup

A leadership challenge against the Prime Minister has ended, shifting the political standing of two senior ministers.

Skinny McBuntu

A leadership coup attempt has failed, resulting in changed fortunes for Chris Bishop and Erica Stanford. Bishop's position has been strengthened by the outcome, while Stanford's has weakened. The Prime Minister appears to have navigated the challenge successfully.

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