Queenslanders told to shut up

LIBERAL National Party president Bruce McIver has urged Queensland MPs fed up with Tony Abbott to keep their mouths shut or risk going down the path of Labor.

Queensland MPs including Mal Brough, Andrew Laming and Teresa Gambaro have expressed doubts about Mr Abbott’s capability. Mr McIver asked for calm and that criticism be kept in-house, in the midst of leadership speculation.

“We’re not like the Labor Party, we don’t go and throw out our leaders when the tide goes out,” he said.