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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)

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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

The National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

Count Binface unmasked: Who is the 'space warrior' who lit up the Clacton by-election?

After nearly 10,000 voters backed the joke candidate, we ask: Who is the man behind the bin?

Evening Standard

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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 Independent UK

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.

The National (Scotland)

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

Evening Standard

Clacton by-election candidates: Meet the record number of people standing against Nigel Farage

Over 30 candidates are contesting the coastal constituency today

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‘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.

The Independent UK

Odds slashed on Count Binface beating Farage in Clacton

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Evening Standard

Other parties missing chance to ‘knock Farage out the ring’, says Offord

Parties from across the political spectrum have said they will not contest the Clacton by-election sparked by the Reform leader’s resignation.

The Independent UK

Why major parties will not stand against Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election

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The Guardian - UK

Report to National Crime Agency of £5m Farage gift is ‘deeply serious’

Labour party chair says Reform UK leader must cooperate with authorities instead of trying to distract public with byelection

The Independent UK

Betting odds slashed on Count Binface to beat Farage in Clacton by-election

With the main parties refusing to run in Nigel Farage’s ‘fake’ by-election, the alternative candidate who promised to have people who play loud music on public transport to be conscripted, is picking up support

The Guardian - UK

Clacton byelection likely to take place on 6 August – as it happened

Count Binface to be one of few challengers to Nigel Farage as major parties boycott contest

Evening Standard

‘Farage by-election disrespects the people of Clacton’, minister claims

The Reform UK leader has announced he plans to trigger a by-election, as he faces close scrutiny over gifts and support he has received.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: How Farage’s byelection gambit may already have backfired

In today’s newsletter: Reform UK’s leader has quit as Clacton MP to set up a ‘people v the establishment’ vote over his financial record. Here’s what happens now

The Guardian - UK

Farage is likely to win in Clacton but can his credibility survive?

While the Reform leader casts himself as the victim questions about his finances are unlikely to disappear

Evening Standard

Farage by-election bid risks backfiring as main parties will not contest vote

The Reform UK leader said he would quit as an MP as he came under further scrutiny over his finances.

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