BREAKING: Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has told Sky News he will challenge Michael McCormack for the Nationals’ top job if there is a spill of both leadership positions in the party.
Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has told Sky News he will challenge Michael McCormack for the Nationals’ top job if there is a spill of both leadership positions in the party. The National Party faces a potentially destabilising reshuffle after Bridget McKenzie stepped down as deputy leader and agriculture minister over the sports rorts saga.
Several National MPs are encouraging Mr Joyce to contest the party leadership over concerns the party is losing support in regional Australia under Mr McCormack. Sky News understands at least five Nationals are considering putting their hand up for the deputy leadership including Matt Canavan, Darren Chester, David Littleproud, David Gillespie and Keith Pitt. The National Party will meet on Tuesday.
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