There is a broad consensus across both moderate and conservative groupings in the Liberal Party that Deeming must go following her assault allegations against Matthew Guy.

Police are investigating the incident that was captured on CCTV, with the footage showing a seemingly innocuous interaction in a noisy room.

Liberal MP Moira Deeming accused former party leader Matthew Guy of putting her in a headlock at a community function, a claims he vehemently denies.