Barnaby Joyce returns as National party leader and Deputy PM

Returning Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce during Question Time

Returning Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce during Question Time Source: AAP

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Barnaby Joyce has wrestled back the leadership of the National Party, deposing Michael McCormack in the last sitting week before the winter recess.

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