Brexit: Nigel Farage vows to return to frontline politics if public given second referendum

Former Ukip leader says Donald Trump has ‘exceeded all expectations’ as he calls decision to support president ‘best of his life’ in Cpac speech

Nigel Farage has vowed to return to frontline politics if the British public are given a second EU referendum.

The former Ukip leader was speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference when he claimed that if the public were consulted again he would “be there” and “it’ll be no more Mr Nice Guy”.

Mr Farage also said supporting Donald Trump “was the best decision I’ve ever made in my life”.

He said: ”There is an attempt by that unholy trinity of big banks, big business and big politics to stop Brexit from happening.

“If the intelligence of British people is insulted and we have another vote ... If they want that battle refought, I’ll be there – and next time, from me, it’ll be no more Mr Nice Guy.”

Attendees of the Conservative Political Action Conference filled up a large ballroom at a hotel outside Washington to hear him speak.

Mr Farage – introduced as “Mr Brexit” – delivered a campaign-style speech in which he praised Mr Trump and said the President has “exceeded all expectations”.

He added: “He’s on the way to being a truly great president of this country.”

Mr Farage had joined Mr Trump on the campaign trail and is now often spotted at the Trump International Hotel, located less than a mile from the White House.

With many competitive midterm elections coming up in November, Mr Farage also urged conservatives at the conference not to become complacent.

“The biggest single danger to the huge victories that were achieved back in 2016 is complacency,” he said, echoing remarks made by Mr Trump earlier in the day when the President said Congress needs more Republicans to push forward his agenda.

Democrats are hoping to recapture majorities in both the US Senate and House of Representatives in November.