The  Ex-Nationals member for North West Central has handed her resignation to Leader Shane Love, and indicated she wants to jump ship to the Liberals for her constituents.

WA Liberal Leader Libby Mettam joined Oly Peterson on 6PR’s Perth Live to comment on Beard’s defection, which has given her a clear path to becoming the opposition leader.

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