MALCOLM Turnbull last night threatened to quit the Liberal leadership if his party did not back his assessment that a majority of the Coalition supported an emissions trading scheme deal he had struck with the Rudd government. Full Article at The Australian

Julia Gillard as she appears in the magazine - wrinkle-free and with no re-touching / Australian Women's Weekly Julie Gillard gets glammed up for shoot Joe Hockey also appears in magazine Says he and PM don't exchange messages THE Deputy Prime Minister... Full Article at NEWS.com.au

THEY used to be pals across the political divide, but it would appear that is no longer the case. Full Article at NEWS.com.au

They used to be pals across the political divide, but it would appear that is no longer the case. Full Article at The Age

FORMER Liberal frontbencher Kevin Andrews has revealed he's ready to serve as Liberal leader if asked and lashed the tight timetable for a vote on emissions trading legislation. Full Article at The Australian

The Liberals have to learn not to promote leaders too early. AS THE Liberals ponder exactly when to behead Malcolm Turnbull, they must realise it would be a mistake to put Joe Hockey in the chair too early. Full Article at The Age