TROY Grant has announced he will stand down as leader of the NSW Nationals Party following the shock result from the Orange by-election.
With votes still being counted, it appears the seat may be lost to the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party candidate Phillip Donato, a devastating result for the National Party which has held the seat comfortably since 1947.
The Nationals held the seat by a 21.7 per cent margin at the last state election, however polls are predicting a swing of – 22 per cent once preferences are taken into consideration.
The swing against the Nationals is believed to Read full article
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