Jacqui Felgate is questioning whether Deputy Premier Ben Carroll is making a play for the top job after his comments on 3AW Mornings on Thursday.

The 3AW Drive host says it’s refreshing to see a state government MP being honest about the state of crime in Victoria and noted the timing of the Deputy Premier’s comments.

“I do wonder if Ben Carroll … and it sounds like he is, is annoyed at the spin from his own government,” she said.

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