The Brexit Party leader confirmed “a couple” of Tory donors had recently approached him about a possible alliance to try to save their party from being wiped out at the next general election.
But he declared support for his anti-Brussels force was “not up for grabs” and warned that the country appeared to be heading for yet another lengthy Brexit delay this autumn whoever succeeds Theresa May as the next Tory leader and prime minister.
Speaking to the Daily Express, Mr Farage said: "I've been approached by a couple of people. But why would I trust anybody in the Conservative Party?
"If they really want to leave on October 31, they need to get on with it. All I can see at the moment is a rerun of March 29.
"I can understand why they want to buy me off but the lack of trust means it's not up for grabs."
Nigel Farage warned that the country appeared to be heading for yet another lengthy Brexit delay (Image: Getty)
The Brexit Party leader spoke out after the leader of a group Tory donors said the next prime minister “needs to be willing to work with Farage”.
In a newspaper article, Johnny Leavesley wrote: “Farage knows he can't win a general election outright and many Conservatives will realise that is also their truth,” he wrote.
“A Brexit-Conservative pact might lose the Tories much of their liberal wing, but it would give clarity over Brexit and be the key to enough popularity to save them. In essence, the next prime minister needs to be willing to work with Farage.”
Mr Leavesley described Mr Farage as a “Marmite” figure, suggesting he divides opinion like the yeast spread.
He added: “Many senior Tories would no doubt find alliance with the ‘Marmite Farage’ a repugnant proposition, but reality should force what could be a very convenient marriage.
James Cleverly said the Conservatives would not have to deal with Mr Farage if Boris Johnson wins (Image: Getty)
“Farage knows he can’t win a general election outright and many Conservatives will realise that is also their truth.”
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