LATEST | John Barilaro quits as NSW Deputy Premier
NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has announced he will resign.
The member for Monaro will quit as Nationals leader with a party room meeting to be held on Wednesday to decide on the new Leader.
A by-election will be planned for the seat of Monaro.
As we emerge from lockdown, we must embrace this time as a new beginning for our State, and welcome the opportunity it presents for a refresh.
I have decided now is the right time for me to hand the reins over to new leadership, and resign as Deputy Premier of NSW. pic.twitter.com/MeWBWMR38P
— John Barilaro MP (@JohnBarilaroMP) October 3, 2021
It comes after Gladys Berejiklian quit state politics on Friday, followed by Transport Minister Andrew Constance on Sunday.