Image copyright Reuters Nigel Farage would represent “himself” rather than the “nation” if he ever became an ambassador, ex-Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has said.
Downing Street ruled out selecting the UKIP leader as ambassador in Washington after President-elect Donald Trump said he would be a “great” choice.
Mr Duncan Smith said: “The story would be Mr Farage representing Mr Farage to Mr Trump, not the United Kingdom.”
But Mr Farage has said he is in a “good position” to work with Mr Trump.
The UKIP interim leader – filling in while the party"s leadership election takes place – was the first UK politician to visit the president-elect after his victory against Hillary Clinton earlier this month. He also helped Mr Trump during his campaign, speaking at a rally in Mississippi.
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