Ben Fordham is warning the NSW Premier to distance himself from his Treasurer if he wants to win the next election.

Matt Kean is in the running to replace Stuart Ayres as Deputy Liberal leader.

Fellow contender, David Elliott, is accusing him of undermining his efforts to reach an agreement with the Taxi Council over licence plate compensation.

“[Matt Kean] rubs people the wrong way,” Ben opined on his Breakfast show.

“His colleagues don’t trust him and the public doesn’t believe him.

“He comes across as someone who will say anything to suit the situation.

“And if the Premier keeps tying himself to Matt Kean they’ll both be tossed off the bridge at the next election.”

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