The Age | Tony Abbott intervenes in blue ribbon Brighton seat gender wars The Age The contest to replace retiring MP Louise Asher in the blue ribbon state Liberal seat of Brighton has erupted into a bitter stoush played out along gender lines, prompting an intervention from former Prime Minister Tony Abbott. State Opposition Leader ... Tony Abbott tells UK Tories he believes he can be PM again Former prime minister Tony Abbott reportedly tells Tories he can win back the top job Abbott's comeback makes no sense |