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Count Binface turns Clacton by-election into global embarrassment for Nigel Farage

French readers are being offered an explainer by Le Figaro on the identity of Count Binface

Evening Standard

‘Farage doesn’t care about Clacton – but I’ll still be voting for him’

Nigel Farage’s resignation has triggered a sudden by-election in Clacton, where he hopes to give voters a chance to ‘stick two fingers up to the establishment’. Harriette Boucher headed to the seaside town to find out what his constituents really think

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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John Curtice verdict on whether Count Binface can beat Nigel Farage in by-election

POLLSTER John Curtice has given his verdict on whether joke candidate Count Binface can challenge Nigel Farage in the upcoming Clacton by-election.

The National (Scotland)

What do Nigel Farage’s Clacton constituents think about his resignation?

The Independent UK

Reform to ask for 6 August Clacton byelection after Farage resignation

Constituents to vote in contest being boycotted by major parties over financial scandal surrounding Reform leader

The Guardian - UK

Farage’s Clacton by-election gets go-ahead as Reeves declares: ‘I won’t stop him arguing with a bin’

The Reform UK leader’s hopes of turning the contest into a battle ‘against the establishment’ in tatters as all other major parties boycott the vote, leaving comedic candidate Count Binface as his leading rival

The Independent UK

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Bulletin PM briefing: Trump warns of more Iran strikes and Farage v Binface in Clacton

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The Independent UK

Voices: ‘He IS the establishment’: Readers give their verdict on Nigel Farage’s resignation

YOUR VIEWS: The Reform UK leader says he’s sticking two fingers up to the establishment – but our readers aren’t buying it. Here’s their verdict on his resignation stunt and the £5m question hanging over him...

The Independent UK

Farage v Count Binface as controversial Clacton by-election given go-ahead

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The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage breaks silence on by-election chaos and Count Binface run

NIGEL Farage has responded to his only confirmed opponent in the by-election he triggered amid scrutiny over his finances is joke candidate Count…

The National (Scotland)

Former actor Laurence Fox vows to stand against Nigel Farage in by-election

FORMER actor Laurence Fox has vowed to stand in the upcoming Clacton by-election, saying "someone is going to have to provide a voice on the…

The National (Scotland)

Who is Count Binface? Meet the man planning to run against Nigel Farage

Count Binface, the alter-ego of comedian Jon Harvey, has emerged as a surprise candidate to be the leading challenger against Nigel Farage in Clacton

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The Independent UK

Count Binface pledges to run against Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election: ‘I’m game’

Count Binface has pledged to run against Nigel Farage, after the Reform UK leader resigned as an MP to trigger a by-election in Clacton.

Evening Standard

Count Binface unmasked: Who is the 'independent space warrior' taking on Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election?

Who is the man behind the bin?

Euronews

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election

The shock announcement that he was stepping down came as Farage is the subject of a parliamentary probe over the non-disclosure of a €5.8 million donation from a Thailand-based crypto-currency billionaire.

The Independent UK

Reeves clears way for Farage to quit as MP and trigger by-election

Nigel Farage’s decision to trigger a by-election in his Clacton constituency was not blocked by the Government.

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Evening Standard

Andy Burnham mocks Nigel Farage with 'Count Binface' jibe over Clacton by-election

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

The Independent UK

Carol Vorderman calls Nigel Farage ‘snake oil salesman’ over resign and restand by-election plan

Carol Vorderman has labelled Nigel Farage a “snake oil salesman” after the Reform UK leader resigned as an MP to trigger a by-election in Clacton.

The National (Scotland)

Betting odds slashed for Count Binface beating Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election

BOOKMAKERS have slashed the odds of Count Binface beating Nigel Farage in the upcoming Clacton by-election ...

The National (Scotland)

Could Nigel Farage be forced to 'debate a bin all summer' after by-election stunt?

NIGEL Farage could be left to fight a by-election against Count Binface after all major parties refused to stand against him in Clacton.

Evening Standard

Could Count Binface deliver 'triple embarrassment' for Nigel Farage at Clacton by-election?

The Reform UK leader quit as an MP as he faces a series of financial allegations

The Independent UK

When is the Clacton by-election and who is standing in Nigel Farage’s showdown with Count Binface?

Kemi Badenoch accuses Farage of ‘fake by-election’ as independent parties left to take the Reform leader on

The Times of India

‘Vote Binface’ memes flood social media as major UK parties boycott Clacton by-election against Nigel Farage

As Britain's major political parties boycott the upcoming Clacton by-election, social media has turned the contest into a meme fest, with "Vote Binface" trending as users jokingly urge voters to elect the satirical candidate over Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

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