Jacqui Lambie Network senator Tammy Tyrrell quits party over cryptic comment

Tasmanian senator Tammy Tyrrell has resigned from the Jacqui Lambie Network, saying the party has lost confidence in her.

The 53-year-old says she will continue to represent the people of Tasmania in federal parliament as an independent member.

“It has become clear to me that I no longer have the trust of the Jacqui Lambie Network to be able to represent them in the Senate,” he said in a statement on Thursday.

“Although Jacqui has not kicked me out of the Network, she has suggested that I do it alone.”

Senator Tyrrell said it was a difficult decision but she did not want to harm Senator Lambie or the party.

“With that in mind, the best thing I can do is step aside to allow the Network to shine,” he said.

‘I don’t want to keep them. I want Jacqui and the JLN to continue to be successful.

“I think this is what’s best for Jacqui, the Network, me, but most importantly, the people of Tasmania right now.”

Ms Tyrrell was elected to the Tasmanian Senate in 2022 and was the party’s leader.