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Barnaby Joyce quits Nationals, as he eyes One Nation Senate seat
Barnaby Joyce ends 30-year Nationals membership citing clashes with leader David Littleproud and long-standing grievances; One Nation's primary vote hits a record 15%, Newspoll shows.
- Barnaby Joyce announced his resignation from the Nationals Party after 30 years, stating he was considering running for a Senate seat with One Nation in New South Wales at the next election.
- Joyce expressed resentment towards how he had been treated by Nationals Leader David Littleproud and opposition leader Peter Dutton, and found the appeal of the Senate to be reviewing and amending legislation.
- Michael McCormack, whose deputy prime ministership was undermined by Joyce, sat nearby and hung his head when Joyce's resignation was announced, with Joyce apologizing for the hurt his decision might cause others.
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Barnaby Joyce Formally Quits Nationals Party
After weeks of speculation, Barnaby Joyce has formally resigned from the National Party, ending a political partnership spanning 30 years. Standing outside Parliament on Nov. 27, Joyce said he had reached the point where he could no longer remain in the fracturing relationship. “You just got to a point where you either live in sort of bitter recrimination and continue on with it. Well, you get out of it. And I think that’s what I’m doing today,”…
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Total News Sources43
Leaning Left15Leaning Right6Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution65% Left
Bias Distribution
- 65% of the sources lean Left
65% Left
L 65%
R 26%
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