Nigel Farage said it is 'more fool them' if Labour doesn't make use of his links to the Donald Trump administration amid growing fears the incoming President will bring in tariffs

Sir Keir Starmer appointed the Lord Mandelson as the UK's US ambassador earlier this month. He is due to take up his new role in Washington early next year.

The new ambassador to the US is set to engage with the Reform UK leader in order to woo the President-elect - but some inside Labour are tearing themselves apart over it.

Downing Street would not be drawn on whether Sir Keir Starmer would like Lord Mandelson to work with Mr Farage, but No10 insiders have made clear he will not be used as a bridge between the PM and Mr

Nigel Farage has said he is willing to help incoming US ambassador Lord Mandelson negotiate with Donald Trump's administration.