Former Soldier to Run as Independent After Being Ousted From Liberal Party for Diversity Comments

Benjamin Britton blamed party factionalism for his disendorsement and claimed Peter Dutton was being undermined.

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton (right) is seen speaking during the Queensland Liberal National Party (LNP) annual conference in Brisbane, Australia, on July 8, 2023. AAP Image/Darren England

In a fresh twist to the Whitlam race, former Liberal candidate Benjamin Britton will run as an independent after being dumped by the party.

“I’ve quit the party, and I’m going to run as an independent Whitlam,” Britton declared, as he vowed to continue his campaign despite the setback.