During the dramatic August 2018 leadership spill that saw Malcolm Turnbull ousted as prime minister, journalist and former political staffer Niki Savva was investigating behind the scenes every step of the way. Her latest book, Plots and Prayers, reveals what caused the audacious play for power in the Liberals’ conservative faction. How did Scott Morrison rise to the top? And will Peter Dutton challenge the leadership again? Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy talks to Savva about what really happened



• Dutton’s Keystone Cops and Morrison’s prayer: five key moments from Niki Savva’s book



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