Abbott resigns – others to follow?

Tony Abbott has announced his resignation in protest over the ETS.

Tony Abbott and Sophie Mirabella have both confirmed their resignations and speculation is rife that Senate Leader Nick Minchin, Senator Eric Abetz and MP Tony Smith will soon follow.

Earlier this afternoon, Mr Abbott dropped a bombshell, resigning from the Liberal front bench in protest at the party’s decision to support Labor on climate change.

Mr Abbott denied his decision was a leadership issue but said he could not rule out a leadership spill may be called in the coming days.

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