Barnaby Joyce prepared to challenge for Nationals leadership in wake of 'sports rorts' scandal

Barnaby Joyce will stand for the leadership of the federal Nationals if Michael McCormack's position is spilled along with the deputy position.

Former Nationals Party leader Barnaby Joyce will stand for the leadership if there's a spill. Source: AAP

Barnaby Joyce will challenge Michael McCormack for the leadership of the National Party if the position is spilled in the wake of the sports rorts scandal.

Nationals MPs will meet in Canberra on Tuesday to vote for a new deputy leader after Bridget McKenzie resigned over the scandal.

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Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce will stand if a spill is called.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison and then-sports minister Bridget McKenzie.

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