The American also met Nigel Farage, the former Ukip leader, and another Conservative MP during a short trip to the UK. Rees-Mogg confirmed the encounter, saying Bannon was “an interesting man to have met” and they talked about US and UK politics. Farage also confirmed he had met Bannon, who is a friend. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Steve Bannon, who also met Nigel Farage. He received a hero’s welcome among the grassroots at the Conservative party conference, but he has repeatedly dodged questions about running for Tory leader in the future.

Source: The Guardian December 01, 2017 19:32 UTC