Angus Taylor insists he made no payments to conservative Liberal group amid Icac investigation

Opposition leader says he is ‘not a party to proceedings’ being investigated by NSW corruption watchdog as fellow Liberals close ranksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngus Taylor says no payments were made in relation to a growing corruption case involving members of the NSW Liberal party, insisting he is not a party to the proceedings.Fellow Liberals also closed ranks around the federal opposition leader, sidestepping questions about the hearing by noting his statements and the fact he is not a party to the corruption inquiry’s work. Continue