Nationals MP Colin Boyce says he is considering a move to One Nation following the shock outcome of the Farrer by-election. Boyce, who represents the Queensland seat of Flynn, describes the result as a “wake-up call,” saying voters and parties should be reassessing their political future in response to major shifts in support. Both outlets report that the by-election dramatically weakens the Coalition’s performance, with the Coalition’s primary vote falling to about 20%. They also note that Boyce is speaking in the aftermath of One Nation’s win in the House of Representatives, which he characterizes as a historic outcome. Boyce does not confirm any immediate change of party in the available accounts, but he indicates he is open to thinking about whether his political alignment should change. The reporting frames his comments as part of wider political consequences from the by-election result, including increased attention on the stability of Coalition support in regional electorates.
Nationals MP Colin Boyce weighs One Nation switch after Farrer byelection loss
Nationals MP Colin Boyce says he is considering a move to One Nation following the shock outcome of the Farrer by-election. Boyce, who represents the Queensland seat of Flynn, describes the result as...
- Nationals MP Colin Boyce says he is considering shifting to One Nation.
- Boyce links his comments to the result of the Farrer by-election.
- The Coalition’s primary vote in Farrer is reported at about 20%.
- One Nation records a historic victory in the House of Representatives.
- Boyce has not formally announced a party switch, but says politicians should reassess their political future.
The shock Farrer by-election result has intensified political fallout after a Nationals MP left the door open to switching to One Nation
3 months agoExclusive: Queensland MP says ‘I think everybody should be thinking about their political future’ after devastating result for CoalitionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNationals MP Colin Boyce is considering shifting to One Nation after the Farrer byelection saw the Coalition’s vote tank to about 20% of the primary vote.Speaking to the Guardian in Albury after One Nation recorded its historic victory in the House of Representatives, the MP for the central Queensland seat of Flynn said the result was a “wake-up call”. Continue reading...
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