Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is refusing to wade into an increasingly bitter fight between Liberal members despite claims some of her MPs are lazy and inept.

Former senator Hollie Hughes has kicked off a war of words after resigning from the party, accusing some of her ex-colleagues of undermining Ms Ley and expressing disgust at their behaviour.

"There are some people who are completely inept, who are lazy, who are not across the details," she told 2GB Radio.

Asked about the spray in a series of media appearances on Wednesday, Ms Ley talked up her friendship with Ms Hughes.

"Hollie is a dear friend," she told Nine's Today program.

"Her statement clearly speaks to the warmth of our friendship."

At a press conference later in the day, Ms Ley did not repeat her praise.

Ms Hughes also

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