US EditionDavid Littleproud Resigns as Nationals Leader
David Littleproud, Nationals leader since 2022, resigns citing exhaustion but will remain MP for Maranoa and plans to run in the 2028 federal election.
- David Littleproud, who first entered parliament in 2016 as the MP for Maranoa in Queensland, has resigned as the leader of the Nationals party but will remain an MP.
- He attracted controversy after announcing he would not renew the coalition agreement with the Liberals over policy, before reuniting, and a second split took place in January under his leadership following a dispute over hate speech laws, before the parties got back together again.
- Citing being 'buggered and having had enough', Littleproud emotionally stated he would serve the Coalition in any way they wanted but that his 'time is over as a leader'.
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Who is David Littleproud and why did he step down as Nationals Leader?
David Littleproud has stepped down as leader of The Nationals. He cited exhaustion and a desire for new leadership. Littleproud will continue as the Member for Maranoa. He plans to focus on his electorate and family. The Nationals will now choose a new leader. This marks a significant shift for the party.
Littleproud Steps Down as Nationals Leader, Says He’s ‘Done’
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has announced he is stepping down from leadership, declaring he is “buggered” and ready to hand the party to a new leader. The Queensland MP made the emotional announcement on March 10, standing beside his wife just minutes after Question Time ended. Littleproud said he believed it was time for the Nationals to move to a new leader. “I had intended to leave the leadership after the Coalition was reformed, but I…
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