David Littleproud resigns as leader of National party, saying he’s ‘buggered’
David Littleproud has quit as leader of the Nationals, admitting that he is “buggered” and needs a break, and calling for a partyroom meeting to elect a successor.
Littleproud was joined by his wife, Amelia Littleproud, as he made the shock announcement after question time on Tuesday.
First elected to parliament in 2016, Littleproud is a former agriculture and water resources minister, and has led the Nationals since May 2022.
Littleproud said he intended to stay on in politics, representing the Queensland seat of Maranoa.
“I’m happy to serve in whatever capacity, but I haven’t got the energy to lead,” he said.
Translation: he got what he wanted and he can’t deal with it. Obviously the whole point of him pulling the Nationals out of the coalition was to make the other side dump Sussan Ley, and he was successful there, but it looks like “well done Angus” Taylor has been another matter for him. Oh well, no sympathy for Dave, he inflicted Angus on the country and now he’s all our problem… cunt.
