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Voters go to polls as Count Binface challenges Nigel Farage in Clacton

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The Independent UK · Aug 13

Voters head to the polls in Clacton by-election triggered by Nigel Farage

Polls have opened in the Clacton by-election after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage quit to trigger a contest in protest against scrutiny over…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13

Nigel Farage v Count Binface: 'Loser' threat to Reform leader even if he wins Clacton by-election

Commentary: Reform UK leader needs to get out the vote in the Essex constituency to justify quitting as the local MP just over a month ago

Evening Standard · Aug 13

D-Day for Farage and Count Binface in UK poll

LONDON - Voters in eastern England head to the polls on Thursday for a by-election triggered by hard-right Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, but amid a boycott by mainstream parties his main rival is a joke candidate called Count Binface.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Reform UK's Farage and joke candidate Count Binface go head-to-head in local by-election

Voters cast their ballots Thursday in a local English election pitting Brexit backer Nigel Farage against a collection of independents, jokers and single-issue candidates, including a comedian dressed as a dustbin, in a test ​of opposition ‌to the Reform UK leader's brand of populist politics.

France 24 · Aug 13

Farage set for Count Binface showdown in Clacton by-election as he aims for Westminster return

The Reform UK leader quit as an MP to trigger the contest in protest at media and parliamentary scrutiny of donations from his backers

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Farage hopes to return to Parliament as Clacton votes on his future

Nigel Farage is widely expected to win the by-election he triggered, with the main Westminster parties boycotting the contest.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Space Warrior Polling at 20%: Count Binface Becomes Farage's Biggest Rival in Clacton By-Election

Count Binface, a satirical character, challenges Nigel Farage in Clacton's by-election, drawing attention due to voter disaffection and the absence of major parties, amidst a record 34 candidates.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

Clacton by-election result live: Nigel Farage’s £5m ‘gift’ investigation reopened by watchdog after election win

The Reform UK leader claimed there was a ‘credible threat’ against him attending the count

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Count Binface would beat Nigel Farage in Clacton if all Britons could vote in by-election, poll finds

Satirical character Count Binface has emerged as Farage’s main rival in Clacton

The Independent UK · Aug 12