Senior Libs warn “arrogant” Marshall

Senior Liberals have delivered a stunning warning to Steven Marshall, who they have labelled “arrogant” amid an extraordinary escalation of the Liberal Party’s infighting.

The attack on Steven Marshall comes as the Marshall Liberal Government struggles to prepare our health system for COVID and just a day after SA yet again recorded the worst unemployment rate in Australia.

Following a week where the Liberal Party’s divisions exploded into public view, senior Liberals have decided to speak to The Advertiser.

This morning’s Advertiser reports:

“Respected party elders spoken to by The Advertiser cautioned the Premier was developing an “I can’t do anything wrong” attitude and an increased unwillingness to listen, exacerbated by being surrounded by people afraid to challenge him.”

“Senior Liberals said there was a level of concern about some partying by the Premier, saying some of this socialising might not be a good look.”

“They also expressed concern some might view this behaviour as inappropriate.”

“There’s a developing view of hubris – code for arrogance. It’s on display both in Cabinet and in the party room,” one senior Liberal figure said.

Quotes attributable to Government Accountability spokesperson Tom Koutsantonis 

This is a stunning attack on Steven Marshall by senior Liberals and respected party elders.

At a time when the government should be focussed on preparing our state’s health system for an influx of COVID cases, the Liberals are instead fighting amongst themselves.

Thank goodness Grant Stevens and Nicola Spurrier are running the state, because Steven Marshall has lost control of his party, he’s lost control of the government and he’s lost control of the parliament.