Letter

In response to Not many splashed in the short-lived teacup revolt

City v Country: Libs v Nats v Australia

Why but for the purpose of re-election should the Coalition ever have existed? The L/ NP has, in most instances, been in minority government.

Generally there is a difference on many levels between Australians from the country and Australians from the city similar to the difference between weather in the country and climate in the city. The ongoing climate wars show no signs of abating. It is similar to the difference between the quarter-acre blocks and the farm fiefdom.

Several recent election results are a classic example, with the LNP drifting or being driven to the Nats’ views on climate, mining and women.

By taking the Nats’ path, the LNP lost many seats in the cities over several elections and held seats in the country. A shift in bias to the Libs would see the opposite result.

Like all good royalist marriages, they should/will stay together for the good of the Crown and we the voting public will have to endure the spares (ex-prime ministers).

— Bob Pearce from Adelaide SA