Turnbull speaks out against plans to save Craig Kelly

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made an extraordinary intervention into the inner machinations of the Liberal Party, a move which could effectively end the political career of a key ally of Tony Abbott.

Former PM Malcolm Turnbull has criticised party moves to see Liberal MP Craig Kelly avoid a preselection battle for the seat of Hughes in NSW. Source: AAP

Mr Turnbull has hit out at any plans to see Liberal MP Craig Kelly avoid a preselection battle for the seat of Hughes in NSW.

The ousted Liberal leader said it was his “strong view” the party’s democratic process should operate in the normal way.

Aaron and Thomas report.