Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie has claimed David Littleproud will survive as Party leader as he stares down a leadership tilt from a disgruntled colleague. On Wednesday, LNP MP Colin Boyce confirmed he would challenge Mr Littleproud for the top job when Parliament resumes next week, saying the National Party was “committing political suicide by removing itself from the Coalition”. “I’m sure, as David (Littleproud) said, we’re quite comfortable to have a meeting at a time that suits us. ‘Only way forward’Later, Mr Boyce doubled down on his challenge to Mr Littleproud, saying the Nationals’ future relied on the ousting of its leader. When grilled on the issue, Mr Boyce did not rule out a different challenger to take on Mr Littleproud.