Barnaby Joyce actively considering defection to One Nation, say Coalition sources

Former Nationals leader has not commented on reports but any defection would be a blow for his party and the Coalition under Sussan Ley

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Former Nationals leader, Barnaby Joyce, is actively considering defecting to One Nation, according to Coalition figures, days after founder Pauline Hanson said Liberal and National party members believed they had no future.

A One Nation spokesperson declined to comment on media reports on Friday, or whether Hanson had spoken to Joyce about his party allegiance. The spokesman did not deny advance discussions had taken place.