Michael McCormack has no intention of stepping down from the leadership of the Nationals and says he will lead the party into the next election, dismissing suggestions he's about to be rolled.

Media reports suggested Nationals and Liberal figures wanted Mr McCormack to stand aside ahead of the next election to allow deputy leader David Littleproud to take over and re-establish stability.

An upbeat Michael McCormack during Question Time on Thursday with Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Credit:Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

"I'm not quite sure why it was written in that way," Mr McCormack told ABC television's Insiders program. "The fact is, I'm the leader and I'm going to lead the Nationals to the next election."

It's been a tortuous couple of weeks for the deputy prime minister.