BREAKING: Libby Mettam has announced she’s stepping down as the WA Liberal Party leader.
In a statement, Ms Mettam confirmed she would not seek re-election to the position when the party room meets on Tuesday.
“I made a commitment to consult my colleagues before making a decision on my continued leadership. I thank my colleagues for their public support and their considered advice to me. While I take responsibility for our result it is very clear that the constant and ongoing leadership speculation and destabilisation in late 2024 was a significant contributing factor to our outcome,” she said.
“While I would have liked and hoped to continue as leader it has become clear that I do not have that support of my colleagues to continue as leader through to the election in 2029,” she added.
More to come.
