Moira Deeming concedes 'distractions' have hurt Liberal Party's work

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Liberal MP Moira Deeming has admitted 'distractions' have hampered her party's work, following her Supreme Court bid to retain candidacy.
She apologized for the disruptions over the past 3.5 years, stemming from a dispute with former leader Matthew Guy.

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Liberal MP Moira Deeming has admitted 'distractions' have hampered her party's work, following her Supreme Court bid to retain candidacy. She apologized for the disruptions over the past 3.5 years, stemming from a dispute with former leader Matthew Guy.

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