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For those who enjoy a touch of absurdity in the murky world of politics there is a by-election in Clacton on the Essex coast of England this week that should fit the bill.

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Clacton feels like the butt of a bad joke. ‘I saw Count Binface being interviewed – it made me really angry’

ON THE GROUND : There are a record 34 candidates standing in Clacton-on-Sea’s by-election – but many voters say they feel nobody is taking them seriously. Nicole Wootton-Cane speaks to residents to find out what the election means beyond Farage versus Count Binface

The Independent UK

When is the Clacton by-election? Nigel Farage’s showdown with Count Binface is soon

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Count Binface: why Britain’s ‘joke’ election candidates deserve to be taken seriously

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s decision to resign his Clacton seat and force a by-election, amid scrutiny over his personal finances, has produced one of the odder spectacles in recent British politics. With every other major party declining to stand and despite a record 34 candidates running, his most prominent…

The Conversation

Nigel Farage v Count Binface: 10 key pledges by 'space warrior' battling Reform chief in Clacton by-election

‘MPs who resign mid-Parliament to be banned from the resulting by-election,’ says the Count’s 20-point platform for Essex seaside contest

Evening Standard

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Count Binface says Lionel Messi is "more powerful than you could possibly imagine" as he previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

WhatToWatch

Nigel Farage v Count Binface: Boris Johnson backs 'space warrior' against Reform leader on Clacton second by-election

‘I thought Count Binface had rather a good point when he said a vote for him would preclude the expense of a second by-election,’ says ex-PM Mr Johnson

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The questions continue as Reform UK blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Nigel Farage’s ability to wrest control of the narrative and deflect attention away from his party’s finances has been put to the test in a tumultuous period of time, writes Anne McElvoy

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage says questions over his finances are part of ‘coordinated pile-on’

Reform leader says he’s been ‘demonised’ since revelation he received £5m from billionaire before election

The Guardian - UK

Starmer goes down fighting with swipes at Trump and Farage at final PMQs

Sketch: It was classic Starmer, statesmanlike but struggling on the jokes

Evening Standard

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Brief letters: Humility for runners | Carspreading and ESVs | Reform UK and Nathan Gill | Party rebrand for Count Binface | Ernő Rubik

The Guardian - UK

John Rentoul answers your Clacton by-election questions – from unity candidates to whether Binface can win

ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief political commentator John Rentoul answers readers’ questions on the standards committee investigation, Reform’s US funding rumours, and whether Farage’s by-election gamble could still backfire

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Genuinely funny, astute and compassionate’: Readers rally behind Binface ahead of Clacton by-election

YOUR VIEWS: As Count Binface prepares to take on Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election, Independent readers share their verdict on the man behind the bin – and whether he could actually pull off an upseT

The Independent UK

It’s time for Nigel Farage to seek forgiveness

Brief letters: Christian values | Football and Reform UK | Rubbish politics | Count Binface | Bayeux tapestry

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Count Binface alone can‘t clean up British politics. MPs now have that chance, and they must seize it

Amid the allegations about dark money and funding, I have a solution: limit all single donations in a year – from any individual – to £100,000, says MP Stella Creasy

International Business Times

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.

International Business Times UK

Count Binface Says Voting for Him Would Save Britain £380,000 in Nigel Farage's By-Election

Count Binface, a satirical candidate, challenges Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election, claiming his election could save taxpayers £380,000 by avoiding a potential recall petition.

The Independent UK

Who is Count Binface? Five things you need to know about Nigel Farage’s rival

Count Binface is positioned as Nigel Farage’s main rival in the upcoming Clacton by-election – here's all you need to know about him

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The Independent UK

Count Binface refuses to unmask on TV: ‘Nobody wants to know what’s underneath’

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The Independent UK

Count Binface responds to BBC unmasking him live on air

Count Binface has responded after the BBC asked him to reveal his identity live on air.

The Guardian - UK

Count Binface on Clacton byelection: ‘I didn’t know old Farage was going to self-detonate’

‘Perhaps it’s all a fever dream,’ suggests parody candidate, expected to be Reform leader’s only challenger for seat

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage v Count Binface: Six key quotes trashing Reform leader ahead of Clacton by-election

The Reform UK leader resigned from Parliament as he faced a string of financial allegations

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Bin tactics. At times like these, only a Zia perma-rage defence of Nige will do

Reform keeps Tice on the bench, sending in attack specialist Yusuf in effort to take back control as byelection stunt unravels

Evening Standard

Farage quits Commons to fight in by-election boycotted by rivals

The Reform UK leader’s main opponent in the Clacton by-election is likely to be Count Binface.

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