Tony Abbott in WA to support Jensen rival

Tony Abbott is in Perth to support Tangney candidate Ben Morton, who vanquished incumbent MP Dennis Jensen in preselection.

Tony Abbott has landed in Perth to support the new Liberal candidate for the seat of Tangney. (AAP)

Former prime minister Tony Abbott has landed in Perth on a low-key visit to support the new Liberal candidate for the seat of Tangney.

Former Liberal WA state director Ben Morton trounced Dennis Jensen, who is now standing as an independent, for preselection in the seat.

Dr Jensen was the first Liberal to call on Mr Abbott to quit before the unsuccessful party room spill motion in February 2015.