Nigel Farage pushes for role in new Donald Trump administration

Nigel Farage has put himself forward for a European ambassador role in Donald Trump's new administration.

By The Newsroom Wednesday, 9th November 2016, 12:33 pm Updated Wednesday, 16th November 2016, 3:53 pm

Nigel Farage. Picture: TSPL

The outgoing Ukip leader watched the election as it unfolded in the United States embassy and told journalists that Trump’s victory was “bigger than Brexit”.

Farage played a key role in the European Union referendum for the winning Brexit side.

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Speaking to LBC Radio, Mr Farage said: “Is he going to offer me a job? I’m hoping he might do.

“He will be in need of a proper Eurosceptic ambassador in Brussels for the European Union. I would rather like that job.

“Being a foreigner will not disqualify me. As long as we can bring the EU down, it doesn’t matter how we do it.”

Nigel Farage, who is serving as interim Ukip leader until next month, said he would be flying out to American to congratulate Trump on his Presidential victory.