Nigel Farage said Ukip leader Paul Nuttall has “six weeks to prove himself” as he claimed he is yet to decide whether he will stand in the general election.

The former Ukip leader said he will be making his decision in the “next couple of days” as he weighs up where he believes he can have the most impact on Brexit.

But it is Mr Farage’s comments about the party’s current leader that are likely to raise eyebrows.