Andrew Hastie quit shadow cabinet so he can speak freely about immigration. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS

A senior Liberal has endorsed Sussan Ley as party leader while reinforcing immigration concerns that prompted rogue MP Andrew Hastie to abandon the front bench.

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As one of the party's few remaining representatives in an outer-urban seat, western Sydney MP Melissa McIntosh said she understood why Mr Hastie made the decision to quit shadow cabinet to speak more freely about immigration.

The now-former home affairs spokesman announced his resignation late on Friday, saying he felt h

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