Michael McCormack dismisses claims he will stand down as Nationals leader

Deputy PM bats off suggestions he will make way for David Littleproud and shoots down the prospect of a goal of net zero emissions by 2050

The Nationals leader Michael McCormack has declared he will lead the party to the next election, dismissing suggestions he will stand down within the next two years to ensure stability within the Coalition.

McCormack, who has faced an uprising within the Nationals over his leadership style, said he maintained the full support of the prime minister and had been endorsed by a party room vote three times in the past two years.

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