Liberal MP loses preselection battle in Western Australia

Western Australia Liberal MP Ian Goodenough has lost a preselection battle with former Stirling MP Vince Connelly on Saturday, says Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. Mr Clennell said there is speculation Mr Goodenough will join another Liberal who lost preselection on the crossbench – Russell Broadbent. “If this were to occur, the crossbench in the Lower House would swell to 19,” he said. “Labor sees Moore as a winnable seat – as the margin there is only 0.66 per cent. “It’s believed Mr Goodenough is thinking of running as an independent.”