Sussan Ley says David Littleproud rejected offer of talks this week after Coalition breakup

Liberal leader proposed meeting ‘without any preconditions’ to discuss two parties’ relationship after last week’s split

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David Littleproud rebuffed Sussan Ley’s offer for last-minute peace talks ahead of parliament’s return next week, as the Nationals leader prepares for a leadership contest.

In a message to Liberal MPs on Wednesday, Ley said she had written to Littleproud on Tuesday night proposing a meeting “without any preconditions” to discuss the two parties’ relationship after last week’s spectacular breakup.