Nationals leader David Littleproud has swatted away claims One Nation is attempting to recruit a number of his MPs including firebrand Senator Matt Canavan and said we “are about two years out from an election”.

Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce announced on Saturday he would not stand for the seat of New England again at the end of the current term after it was reported the MP had been in ongoing discussions with One Nation about a possible switch.

“I will not be standing for New England again but will complete my term as promised at the last election. I will leave with the greatest of love for all and money in the electorate bank account," he said in an email to local branch members.

It is believed One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is targeting a range of high-profile Coalition fig

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