It is simply a 'recipe for stupidity,' for Nationals Leader Michael McCormack to leave Senator Matt Canavan languishing on the backbench, following his resignation from cabinet on Monday, says Sky News contributor Stephen Conroy. Credlin
It is simply a "recipe for stupidity," for Nationals Leader Michael McCormack to leave Senator Matt Canavan languishing on the backbench, following his resignation from cabinet on Monday, says Sky News contributor Stephen Conroy. A spill for the leadership was called on Tuesday morning after Bridget McKenzie’s resignation as deputy leader created a vacuum for Barnaby Joyce to challenge for the top job.
Nationals Cabinet Minister Matt Canavan announced his resignation from the government frontbench on Monday, in order to support his colleague Barnaby Joyce's bid to become National Party leader. "It will only take a few stumbles from Michael McCormack and the National Party leadership will be in play again," Mr Conroy told Sky News host Peta Credlin. "You cannot have Matt Canavan sitting on the backbench, that is a recipe for stupidity," he said.
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