Abbott says Liberals ‘under new management’ and vows to help Taylor lead ‘people’s revolt’ against Labor

Former prime minister elected Liberal party president on Friday after running unopposed

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Tony Abbott has declared the Liberals are “under new management” after his election as party president, vowing to help Angus Taylor lead a “people’s revolt” against the Labor government.

The former prime minister and conservative warrior was elected to the position at the Liberal federal council meeting in Melbourne on Friday, marking a return to active political life seven years after losing his seat in federal parliament.
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