Tony Abbott re-endorsed as Liberal candidate for Warringah despite protest vote

At least 30% of grassroots members reported to have opposed the former leader’s nomination

The former prime minister Tony Abbott has been re-endorsed as the Liberal party candidate for the Sydney northern beaches seat of Warringah after a branch meeting on Friday night.

Abbott stood unopposed and was chosen despite angry grumblings from a vocal minority of members.

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