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Nigel Farage paved the way for a role in Boris Johnson ’s post- Brexit government tonight.

The Ukip leader repeatedly refused to deny he would accept a job in a Tory administration led by Mr Johnson, if Britain votes out at the EU referendum and David Cameron is forced to quit.

Source suggested he had been offered a place in the Lords to avoid a by-election in Tory-held South Thanet, which is at the centre of a election expenses probe.

Channel 4 News’ Michael Crick tweeted: “Farage friend says he's been approached by Boris camp about job in Johnson govt & place in Lords to avoid fighting possible Thanet by-elect.

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“Farage denies he’s been approached by Boris camp about job in Govt, but repeatedly refuses to deny he’d take such a job.”

Claims leading Brexiteer Mr Johnson is “measuring the Downing Street curtains” a week from polling day will infuriate No 10.

The former London mayor has repeatedly stressed that pro-Remain Mr Cameron should stay on as Prime Minister even if loses Thursday’s crunch vote.

A source close to Mr Johnson denied the claims, saying they were "hogwash."