Australian politician Barnaby Joyce has announced his resignation from the National Party and will not contest his New England seat in the next election.
This move has sparked speculation about a potential alignment with Pauline Hanson's One Nation, amid ongoing tensions within the Nationals and disagreements over net zero emissions targets.
"We have had an irreparable breakdown in relations" with party leadership, likening the rift to a "broken marriage."
Completing his current term as an independent, Joyce stated he is now "free to consider all options" post-election, hinting at a possible switch to One Nation.
Autor's resume: Barnaby Joyce resigns from the National Party.