Push for Ley to dump net zero emissions pledge as some Liberals fear ‘tail is wagging the dog’

Opposition leader under pressure to call special party room meeting this week to resolve growing split over the policyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe opposition leader, Sussan Ley, is facing growing pressure from conservative Liberal MPs to dump their commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, with a new hardline position from the Nationals inflaming tensions within the Coalition.Ley has been urged to call a special party room meeting this week to resolve the growing split, as forces aligned with leadership rival Angus Taylor argue the Liberals should match the Nationals’ position which was announced over the weekend. Continue reading…