US EditionAlways the exception, never the rule, Joyce writes his own eulogy and plans his next comeback
- On Thursday, Barnaby Joyce resigned from the Nationals in the House, saying he was `heavy hearted` and would sit on the crossbench while `strongly considering` a Senate run with One Nation.
- Because he felt sidelined, Joyce argued he left after being relegated to the Coalition's 'ejection' seat and criticised leaders David Littleproud and Kevin Hogan for poor communication.
- Colleagues reacted emotionally, as Joyce apologised `for all the hurt`, prompting visible emotion including Michael McCormack, former Nationals deputy prime minister, who hung his head as others begged him to stay.
- Joyce's move could hand One Nation his New England seat and followers, prompting Matt Canavan to campaign against him and increasing pressure on the Coalition polling at 24 per cent.
- Long known as a maverick, Joyce argues his decades since entering parliament in 2004 and representing New England reflect a contentious career with leadership and scandals.
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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,”…
Barnaby Joyce quits Nationals, as he eyes One Nation Senate seat
Barnaby Joyce has finally announced he is quitting the Nationals Party, declaring he is “strongly considering” running for a Senate seat for One Nation in New South Wales at the next election. But the maverick MP is not switching to One Nation immediately, despite widespread expectations and his much-publicised tete-a-tete dinner with party leader Pauline Hanson earlier this week. Joyce announced his resignation from the Nationals in a brief spe…
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