Barilaro quit threat over Wagga: report

Nationals leader John Barilaro reportedly threatened to quit from his position if his party insisted on running a candidate against the Liberals in Wagga Wagga.

NSW Nationals' leader John Barilaro has reportedly warned the party against standing in Wagga Wagga. (AAP)

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro reportedly threatened to quit as state Nationals leader if his party insisted on running a candidate in the upcoming by-election in Wagga Wagga.

Fairfax Media reports Mr Barilaro told the executive of the party he wanted to avoid a contest between the Liberals and the Nationals in the state seat.

His party confirmed last Friday there would be no Nationals candidate to stand in the by-election which will be held after former Liberal MP Daryl Maguire formally resigns from the NSW parliament.