South Australian MP Nick McBride quits Liberal Party, citing 'dark forces' and factionalism
1 year, 5 months ago

South Australian MP Nick McBride quits Liberal Party, citing 'dark forces' and factionalism

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South East MP Nick McBride has left the Liberal Party, claiming "dark forces" in party factions created an environment of "disunity" and backstabbing. Mr McBride said the people of MacKillop would be best served by an independent member "who isn't aligned to a particular party". Through a statement, an opposition spokesperson said it was "disappointing" Mr McBride decided to leave the party "despite reassurances in recent weeks he would remain a Liberal and was dedicated to the team". Labor MP Tom Koutsantonis said the Liberal Party has failed to keep Mr McBride, who holds "the safest seat" in parliament.

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Unnamed 'dark forces' in the Liberal Party blamed for an MP's defection, but what does that mean?
1 year, 5 months ago

Unnamed 'dark forces' in the Liberal Party blamed for an MP's defection, but what does that mean?

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Nick McBride didn't hold back on the way out. "They're capable of knifing, they're capable of cutting you out without you even knowing," Mr McBride said, in an attack on the factionalism of a party turfed out of office just over a year ago. "Their far right-wing extreme views mean that centrists who are long term members of the Liberal …

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