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People of Cook, you can make Josh the comeback kid – Michael West

Former prime minister John Howard campaigning with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in Kooyong on Tuesday. Picture: Aaron Francis / The Australian

Fresh from the mortifying news that he was sharing the second highest post in government with his leader, former treasurer Josh Frydenberg is being spoken of as a Liberal saviour. Apparently Peter Dutton has not inspired the nation in his role as opposition leader.

As outrage swirls around Scott Morrison for running a secret parallel ministry, there is are some wistful musings about the prospect of Josh getting back into parliament, even by replacing ScoMo. The former PM has become an unwelcome presence on his own side, and few would be sorry to see his back. Perhaps only Labor really wants him to hang around.

People of Cook, you can make Josh the comeback kid – Michael West