US Edition‘Don’t write me off’: Hanson scoffs at suggestion Joyce about to lead One Nation
Pauline Hanson denies Barnaby Joyce will lead One Nation, despite ongoing talks about his future and leadership succession within the party.
- On Friday a masthead revealed Barnaby Joyce was in talks with One Nation, prompting speculation he could succeed Pauline Hanson, who declared she is not going anywhere.
- Speculation followed Joyce's decision not to stand again for New England after Hanson confirmed discussions about him joining One Nation.
- Hanson told Sky News she and Joyce had a phone hookup and last spoke six weeks ago, urging audiences not to write her off and downplaying a Joyce takeover.
- The Coalition faces renewed instability amid the talk as Nationals leader David Littleproud urged Barnaby Joyce to stay and warned his defection could draw others.
- Hanson said she will quit politics one day but not now and confirmed she made a formal offer for Joyce, who awaits the outcome of a bill opposing net-zero.
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‘Not Going to Happen’: Pauline Hanson on Barnaby Joyce Leading One Nation
After days of speculation about former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce joining One Nation, party chief Pauline Hanson has confirmed that talks are underway but dismissed any suggestion that he would take over as leader. “It’s not going to happen, Chris, he’s not going to be leader of the party. That’s totally out of the question,” Hanson told Sky News. When asked about succession plans, Hanson said she had no immediate plans to step aside. “Don’t…
'Not going to happen': Hanson rubbishes claim Joyce could lead One Nation
Pauline Hanson has rubbished speculation that Barnaby Joyce will lead One Nation, while one of his colleagues in the Nationals believes he will not defect.Joyce late last week announced he would not recontest the seat of New England at the next election after his relationship with the Nationals had "irreparably broken down", adding that he would "consider all options".The former deputy prime minister stopped short of confirming whether he would …
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