Nationals MP Colin Boyce says he’s considering move to One Nation after ‘wake-up call’ in Farrer byelection

Exclusive: Queensland MP says ‘I think everybody should be thinking about their political future’ after devastating result for Coalition Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Nationals MP Colin Boyce is considering shifting to One Nation after the Farrer byelection saw the Coalition’s vote tank to about 20% of the primary vote. Speaking to the Guardian in Albury after One Nation recorded its historic victory in the House of Representatives, the MP for the central Queensland seat of Flynn said the result was a “wake-up call”. “The reality of what has happened last night has to be put into perspective: so approximately 40% primary vote in the Farrer byelection [was] for One Nation, so the big question is, what does that look like in central Queensland?” Boyce said. “I would argue if you’re Pauline Hanson, it’s a lot easier to campaign in Rockhampton than it is in Albury.” When asked if he was considering shifting to One Nation, he said: “I consider a lot of things.” “At this point in time, I’m a member of the National party – that’s Sunday morning, whatever the date is today.” But when pushed on whether the result had him reco