Mark Speakman has stepped aside as Liberal leader, endorsing a first-term MP to replace him. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS

Kellie Sloane is set to take the reins of the NSW Liberal Party as a second state party leader departs their post in three days.

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After days of swirling speculation, Mark Speakman announced his resignation as opposition leader and endorsed the first-term Vaucluse MP to replace him.

Former minister Alister Henskens is also gunning for the position, which will be determined at a party room meeting on Friday.

Kellie Sloane is the leading contender for the opp

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