Senior Liberals rubbish Barnaby Joyce’s claim of talks over deal with One Nation as ‘figment of his imagination’
Senior Liberal Party figures have dismissed claims by Barnaby Joyce that he held discussions regarding a supply and confidence deal with One Nation. While Joyce asserts he spoke to senior Liberals about ousting the Labor government, party leadership has denied any such conversations took place.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights internal tensions and political maneuvering within the Australian Coalition ahead of future election cycles.
Barnaby Joyce said he’s spoken to senior Liberals about a potential deal for supply and confidence, but the Coalition’s shadow treasurer Tim Wilson said that was a figment of his imagination. Composite: AAP Barnaby Joyce said he’s spoken to senior Liberals about a potential deal for supply and confidence, but the Coalition’s shadow treasurer Tim Wilson said that was a figment of his imagination. Composite: AAP Barnaby Joyce Senior Liberals rubbish Barnaby Joyce’s claim of talks over deal with One Nation as ‘figment of his imagination’ Joyce would not say which Liberals he had spoken to, while Angus Taylor denied any conversations had taken place
Prefer the Guardian on Google Senior Liberals have rubbished claims by Barnaby Joyce that he has discussed One Nation offering the Coalition a pathway to minority government after the next election, accusing him of buyers remorse after defecting from the Nationals.
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