Abbott is likely to hold the West Australian seat of Canning in next weekend's by-election, yet is destined to face a challenge for his own seat as Prime Minister regardless, says the Sydney Morning Herald Sky TV reporting that 2 senior leaders have asked Abbott to step down ex-Communications Minister Turnbull being urged to lead a challenge to Abbott for the leadership Abbott narrowly survived another challenge in February Update: 06.04 GMT Turnbull confirms he has met with Abbott and will make a challenge to his leadership course of action urged on him. has consulted with many colleagues govt has not been ... (full story)