Hume MP Angus Taylor resigns from the ministry
HUME Liberal MP Angus Taylor has broken his silence following the leadership spill, acknowledging the frustration and disappointment in the electorate.
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HUME Liberal MP Angus Taylor has broken his silence following the leadership spill, acknowledging the frustration and disappointment from voters in his electorate.
Mr Taylor today formally tendered his resignation from the position of Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security as a result of the past week’s events.
This morning I tendered my resignation to the Prime Minister. It has been a privilege to serve as Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security and I remain deeply committed to the people of Hume. pic.twitter.com/ypqv7HQbKQ
— Angus Taylor MP (@AngusTaylorMP) August 23, 2018
“I want to acknowledge the frustration and disappointment the electorate feels about the events of the past week in federal Parliament,” said Mr Taylor.
“I want to thank the hundreds of constituents who have taken the time to call, email and visit my electorate offices in recent days and voice their opinions. I continue to welcome the feedback.
“However, the privilege of being an elected member of parliament brings with it a responsibility to be true to your own values and to do what you believe is best for the constituency.”
Mr Taylor said he believes the government’s policies should reflect the values of the centre-light Liberal Party.
“Those values include the stout defence of our freedoms, strong support for our small businesses and our Australian industries where we have global advantage, government spending within its means, and minimising government waste so that we can provide essential services to the community and support those who are less privileged.
“Resigning my ministry was a very difficult decision, as loyalty to the leader is a value I hold in high regard.
“I accept there will be a range of views about my decision to resign. I accept that some will see this as an act of disloyalty.
“My actions have been taken with the sole aim of securing the re-election of the Coalition Government.
“I believe the re-election of the Coalition Government is in the best interests of Australia and the people of my electorate.”