‘Betrayed’: Battin facing internal party revolt after backing Pesutto deal
Opposition Leader Brad Battin is facing an uphill battle to win back support from fuming key backers who say they were betrayed by his efforts to save John Pesutto.
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Deery: Deeming ended Pesutto — she could now do the same to Battin
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