Australian politician Barnaby Joyce has announced his resignation from the National Party and will not contest his New England seat at the next election.
This move comes amid tensions within the Nationals and frustration over the party's support for net zero emissions targets, which Joyce believes undermines regional interests.
"We have had an irreparable breakdown in relations" with party leadership, likening the rift to a "broken marriage."
Joyce will complete his current term as an independent and is now "free to consider all options" in the post-election landscape, sparking speculation about a potential alignment with Pauline Hanson's One Nation.
Author's summary: Barnaby Joyce resigns from National Party.