Shortly after he won the US Presidential election Mr Trump said Mr Farage would be a good British ambassador to Washington, forcing Number 10 to scotch the idea.

Mr Bryant described Mr Farage, the former UK Independence Party leader, as a “humble man who just believes in great Britain and trying to make sure it achieves that greatness”.

He added: “There is an opportunity for him to work directly with the president, we call it 'close but unofficial'.

“I think you will see that type of relationship between Nigel Farage and the president where he will turn to Nigel for advice about Great Britain.”

Mr Bryant continued: “I don’t want to speak for the president but I know that the president has a great deal of trust in Nigel Farage , and I think he is going to turn to him as an adviser and there would be none better.”