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Nigel Farage Made a Bet To Strengthen His Standing In British Politics. It Has Backfired

Count Binface will be Nigel Farage's sole challenger in the special election the populist leader triggered by resigning this week. (Credit: Getty Images)

Nigel Farage, the British populist leader, sought to reaffirm his power this week by announcing his resignation and the triggering of a special election following allegations over his personal finances.

However, his potential challengers refused to take part in the election and he'll only face a parody candidate: Count Binface, portrayed by comedian Jon Harvey, who has ran in several British parliamentary elections wearing a trash can on his head and a superhero-resembling suit and cape. "Game on, Nige," said in a social media post after Farage's announcement.

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