Nigel Farage is planning to abandon post-Brexit Britain for a new life in America

HAVING fought for decades to get Britain out of the EU Nigel Farage is now set to abandon it for a new life in America.

The Ukip leader is reportedly set to emigrate with his wife post-Brexit, after a transatlantic row over suggestions he could become the UK’s ambassador in Washington.

Donald Trump broke diplomatic protocol to suggest the MEP would do a “great job” if he was chosen for the role in Washington, but No10 slapped it down.

Mr Farage seemed to still be auditioning for the role last night, after he was pictured with a tray of Ferrero Rocher at a bash at the Ritz to celebrate his role in Brexit.

But is claiming the 52-year-old is preparing to quit Britain permanently for life stateside, and would feel “freer” from public attention abroad.

They report that he has told confidants he is thinking about the move now that he has achieved his aim of freeing the UK from rule by Brussels.

He has long has ties to the US, and was the first UK politician to visit the President-elect – flying out to Trump Tower in New York for a meeting shortly after the US election.

Along with former adviser Raheem Kassam, Ukip donor and Arron Banks and Leave.EU’s Andy Wigmore they were pictured with Mr Trump outside his gold elevator.

Sources close to Ukip confirmed he plans to head out to the US again next month with the same team.

It comes after he predicted a "seismic shock" at the next general election if Theresa May has not taken Britain out of the EU by 2020.

He said at last night’s party he suspected the Conservative Government may turn out to be "not fit for the legacy of Brexit".

And he added that he expected a "realignment" of politics which could involve old parties disappearing and being replaced with new ones reflecting the new public mood.

Mr Farage was pictured roaring with laughter as he was given a tray of Ferrero Rocher, which the choc firm’s infamous telly adverts claimed were enjoyed at ambassadors’ receptions.