In February, Liberal Party president and prominent businessman, John Elliott, said confidentially to Andrew Peacock that he would support him in a leadership challenge against Howard, and in May a surprise leadership coup was launched, ousting Howard as Liberal leader.
He would support him in a leadership challenge against Howard. This was what Liberal Party president and prominent businessman said confidentially to Andrew Peacock in February. Liberal Party president and prominent businessman were John Elliott. A surprise leadership coup was launched, ousting Howard as Liberal leader. This was in May. This was in February.