Former federal Liberal MP Bridget Archer recruited by Rockliff for snap Tasmania poll

Bridget Archer lost Bass to Labor at the federal election and is a moderate ally of the premier who suffered a no confidence vote last weekAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProminent former federal Liberal MP, Bridget Archer, has announced she will contest a snap Tasmanian election for the embattled state government, amid ongoing political upheaval.The Liberal premier, Jeremy Rockliff, is expected to call an election on Tuesday – only 15 months after Tasmanians last went to the polls – after the state parliament passed a motion of no confidence in him.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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