Former Labor PM says ousting Abbott was ‘unsound basis for leadership’ and advises Turnbull get bipartisan understanding with Bill Shorten on big issuesThe former Labor prime minister Bob Hawke says Malcolm Turnbull has an “unsound” basis for leadership, because he is still ashamed of taking power from Tony Abbott. “If you’re ashamed of what you’ve done to get the leadership, it’s a pretty unsound basis for leadership,” he said. “Get on with the job and get some bi-partisan leadership.”The former prime minister has become a regular speaker at the Woodford Folk Festival. WoodfordFolkFestival (@WoodfordFF) The Garland at #woodfordff is absolutely packed as people listen to former PM Bob Hawke. Nine News Queensland (@9NewsQueensland) Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke has made quite an impression with an appearance today at the @WoodfordFF .

Source: The Guardian December 30, 2017 00:00 UTC