‘Desperate move’: Pesutto’s Chris tmas Eve email ruffles feathers among Liberal MPs

Email Liberal leader John Pesutto is seeking to allow two MPs to vote remotely at Friday’s showdown party room meeting, prompting accusations that his push is in “breach of the constitution”.

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