Abbott exit will improve Liberals: MP

The Liberal MP who sought a leadership spill in February says he's looking forward to the government improving its stocks.

Luke Simpkins sought a spill which managed to gain 39 votes in the Liberal party room, even though there was no declared contender against Tony Abbott.

"I think Tony's a great guy and a man of great principle but unfortunately, as I said before, people weren't listening anymore. Now we're looking forward to a new beginning for the government," Mr Simpkins said.