‘Not over’: Liberal MPs fearing calamity in city electorates launch rearguard action to salvage net zero policy

Emissions policy brawl has become major threat to Sussan Ley’s leadership ahead of key meeting at end of NovemberFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal MPs have launched a rearguard action to salvage a commitment to net zero emissions, with one warning the party “will pay dearly in city electorates” and undermine Australia’s international reputation if the Coalition abandons the target.The South Australian senator Andrew McLachlan said the internal campaign to preserve a net zero emissions policy was “not over” despite a growing expectation that the Liberals will follow the Nationals in dumping the climate goal. Continue reading…