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NSW Lib turmoil as another MP quits, Craig Kelly faces defeat

Phillip Coorey
Phillip CooreyChief Political Correspondent

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Scott Morrison's chances of holding on at the next election risk a further setback with marginal seat MP Ann Sudmalis wanting out over what are believed to be grievances with the NSW division of the Liberal Party and not the recent federal leadership fiasco.

Ms Sudmalis' departure would leave vulnerable her southern NSW coastal seat of Gilmore, which she holds by a threadbare 0.7 per cent margin. Mr Morrison is trying to persuade her not to leave.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@fairfaxmedia.com.au

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