Tasmanian senator Tammy Tyrrell quits Jacqui Lambie Network

The party whip says she plans to stay in the Senate as an independent after Lambie suggested she should go it alone'

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The Tasmanian senator Tammy Tyrrell says she is quitting the Jacqui Lambie Network, but plans to stay in the Senate as an independent, saying the party leader had suggested her former party mate go it alone".

Today I have advised the Jacqui Lambie Network that I am resigning from the party. I'll remain in the Senate as an independent Senator for Tasmania," the 53-year-old said in a statement on Thursday evening.

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