Coalition turmoil in Whitlam: First Nat quits, now Libs' candidate dumped

Benjamin Britton dumped. Now it’s a political sprint for his replacement as nominations close Thursday

The Coalition’s bid to win the vacant seat of Whitlam copped a new hammer blow on Sunday with the Liberal candidate disendorsed.

Last week the Nationals’ Katrina Hodgkinson pulled the pin on her tilt at the seat of Whitlam. On Sunday the Liberals dumped outspoken former soldier Benjamin Britton.