Nigel Farage has hinted he may seek to rejoin the Conservatives in a bid to hold the Party to account over Brexit, as sources suggested he will meet with Theresa May following discussions with Donald Trump.

The interim Ukip leader's allies believe the Prime Minister will be forced to meet Mr Farage "sooner than people think" because the President-elect's team "won't let her ignore" him.

It comes after aides close to Mr Farage suggested that Mr Trump will consult him about any policy proposals which will affect Britain before he contacts Mrs May.