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Nathan Gill, a UKIP MEP, said the next Tory leader would be "foolish not to have him" in a role in the next government even if it was only as an advisor.

Mr Gill said that first Mr Farage should "rest" but will then remain in Brussels to keep an eye on the negotiations and alert the British people if the government were to make the wrong move.

The outgoing UKIP leader has said "expert" negotiators should called up for the Brexit talks.

Speaking on BBC Daily Politics, Mr Gill said: "I could see him advising any team.

"He’s greatly skilled, nobody has more knowledge of the inner-workings of the European Parliament and the European Union than Nigel Farage.