Liberal MP Craig Laundy opens up to Katharine Murphy about his journey from the private sector into politics and the recent chaos unfolding within the party. Taking shots at how the TV commentariat can whip politicians into a frenzy out of proportion with the reality outside Canberra, Laundy speaks about Malcolm Turnbull’s reaction to the spill, the disconnect between representatives and their electorates, and the unique challenges of his political career • Craig Laundy: I saw the worst of politics. I had a ringside seat