Former Australian PM Tony Abbott tipped for post-Brexit UK trade advisory role

Speculation about the appointment has been ongoing for Abbott, who has previously praised the solidarity' of nations with ties to the UK

He has previously praised the solidarity" of the English-speaking nations that share strong bonds with the UK. Now the former Australian prime minister, Tony Abbott, is tipped to be appointed to advise the UK - his birthplace - on how to seize trade opportunities post-Brexit.

The Guardian understands there's been speculation in Australian government circles for some time that Abbott - a social conservative who was prime minister for nearly two years until he was toppled in a snap party vote in 2015 - was in line for a British trade advisory role of some form.