Top Liberal's backers talk down imminent leader threat

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor is considered Liberal leader Sussan Ley's most likely challenger. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Senior Liberals have talked down the chance of an imminent move against embattled Opposition Leader Sussan Ley despite one rival remaining in the running for her job.

Key backers of Ms Ley acknowledged there was frustration within the party over the coalition's second break-up, but they insisted there was no appetite for a destabilising change at the top.