Nationals say Coalition split not unanimous as Littleproud takes swipe at election policy ‘fiasco’

Nationals deputy leader said party room was ‘not unanimous but was quite conclusive’ on the question of breaking away from Liberal party

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The Nationals were divided on the decision to abandon the Coalition, David Littleproud has conceded, as the leader also leveled veiled criticism at Peter Dutton over policy failures during the disastrous election campaign.

Guardian Australia understands Littleproud will allocate portfolios as soon as Thursday with the Nationals set to wage their own arguments on the economy, industrial relations and energy.