Sky News Political Editor aclennell says Treasurer JoshFrydenberg is under increasing pressure from the Liberals to “carry the government’s economic message” after he promoted the policies of Thatcher and Reagan.
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Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is under increasing pressure from the Liberals to “carry the government’s economic message” after he promoted the policies of Thatcher and Reagan. “One example of party room concerns around the Treasurer’s economic narrative was when Mr Frydenberg freelanced and said the way out of this economic crisis was a Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher style approach,” Mr Clennell said.
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