Australia politics live: David Van ‘shattered’ by Lidia Thorpe’s assault allegations; Russian embassy lease to be cancelled

After withdrawing accusations made in parliament about Liberal senator, Thorpe says she will make another statement today. Follow live

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Liberal senator David Van is speaking to Sydney radio 2GB about independent senator Lidia Thorpe’s allegations in the Senate yesterday.

Thorpe withdrew the remarks to comply with the Senate’s standing orders but said she would be making a statement on the issue today.

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