Barnaby Joyce considering joining Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, according to Coalition sources

Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce is considering joining Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, say Coalition sources.

Mr Joyce has been embittered since being dumped to the backbench by David Littleproud earlier this year.

He had backed a leadership tilt by Michael McCormack and since his relegation, the 58-year-old NSW MP has been vocal in his opposition to renewable energy and pushed a private member’s Bill on net zero, causing widening divisions in the Liberal and National parties.

Sources claim Mr Joyce has been discussing his options with Ms Hanson but that he hasn’t made a final decision.

He would be the latest in a line of Nationals to defect to One Nation, amid a growing belief the country party does not mirror the views of regional voters.

Pauline Hanson claimed earlier this week on ABC radio that a high-profile Liberal defection was imminent.

“If they see that One Nation is offering a better alternative, where they can represent the people, it’s up to them to decide if they want to come across to One Nation,” she said.