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Labour leapfrogs Reform to lead in the polls for first time in over a year thanks to ‘Burnham bounce’

The More in Common poll appears to confirm that Reform are in crisis as Nigel Farage contests the Clacton by-election against Count Binface and 32 other candidates

The Independent UK

‘It’s no joke!’ Clacton voters can put reversing Brexit back on the table, says ex-MEP running against Farage

John Stevens is running for the Rejoin the EU Party in the Clacton by-election but warns that voters in the Essex constituency do not like the suggestion they will support Count Binface making them ‘the butts of an inside Westminster joke’

The Independent UK

Reform wouldn’t take Tory reject, Farage says as he calls for voters who think he’s a crook to get rid of him

Nigel Farage is battling 33 candidates, including Count Binface, in the Clacton by-election amid a sleaze scandal

The Independent UK

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'Instant karma': Moment heckler shouts abuse at Nigel Farage...then crashes her car

An onlooker can be heard to quip: ‘She won’t be doing that again in a hurry’ after the crash

Evening Standard

Count Binface threatens to nationalize Sega if it doesn't come across with a Shenmue 4 update

The UK's most famous novelty politician took time out from his campaign against Nigel Farage to address a real national problem.

PC Gamer

Could an Intergalactic Space Warrior Unseat Nigel Farage? The Count Binface Phenomenon Explained

Count Binface, a satirical candidate, gains traction in the Clacton by-election against Nigel Farage, fuelled by public discontent and Farage's recent controversies.

International Business Times UK

Burnham’s Britain: what kind of country has the UK’s new prime minister inherited?

When Andy Burnham is handed the keys to 10 Downing Street on Monday, the United Kingdom will have its seventh prime minister in the ten years since it voted to leave the European Union.

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Record number of candidates sign up for Clacton by-election — see the full list

A TOTAL of 34 candidates have signed up for the Clacton constituency by-election triggered by Nigel Farage after he faced scrutiny of his finances…

The National (Scotland)

Farage and Count Binface among record number of candidates in Clacton by-election – here’s the full list

Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, Green Party and Restore Britain will not be fielding candidates in this by-election

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage one of 34 candidates in Clacton by-election

The main Westminster parties are boycotting the by-election.

Evening Standard

A World Cup that England could actually win

Brief letters: The Hindsight Trophy | Pondering The Hay Wain | Sam Neill’s kind face | Policy idea for Count Binface | Labrador munchies

The Guardian - UK

Could Count Binface actually win?

Pollsters recently asked a sample of adults in Britain who they would prefer to win the byelection in Clacton. The rather surprising answers showed that 33% favoured “comedy” candidate Count Binface, compared to just 21% who would back Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

The Conversation

'Put Your Vote in the Bin': Keir Starmer Roasts Reform UK Defector in Hilarious Final PMQs

Keir Starmer humorously endorsed Count Binface in the Clacton by-election, adding a comedic twist to the political theatre involving Nigel Farage and sparking laughter in Parliament.

International Business Times UK

Count Binface represents the Silly Sausage Britain I know and love

Mr Blobby, the Liz Truss lettuce, Boaty McBoatface … the Clacton hopeful is part of a rich tradition – and a reminder that it’s laughter that defines us, not hate, says co-director of Round Our Way, Sofie Jenkinson

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Nigel Farage's approval rating hits new low amid funding row as Count Binface steals spotlight in Clacton bypoll

Nigel Farage’s personal approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since the 2024 general election, according to an Opinium poll, as the Reform UK leader faces scrutiny over his party’s finances and political donations.

The Independent UK

Count Binface gives verdict on Trump and why Harry Kane is ‘just like me’

Count Binface has revealed his key ‘policies’ as he looks to challenge Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election

The Independent UK

Inside Nigel Farage’s desperate by-election plan to snatch the political agenda from Burnham

INSIDE STORY: The Reform UK leader’s decision to call a by-election was no spur-of-the-moment notion but a considered plan, with an acceptance of even the worst-case scenario, as political editor David Maddox explains

The Guardian - UK

‘He goes a bit funny if you use his real name’: the unstoppable rise of Count Binface

Nigel Farage foresaw a summer stroll to glory when he forced a byelection – but now risks his career being trashed

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Evening Standard

Binface to Loonies: All the fringe candidates fighting Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election

A record 34 candidates are running in the vote on August 13, including 20 independents and a number of joke contenders

The Independent UK

Figures who have backed Count Binface against Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election

Count Binface has emerged as Nigel Farage’s main contender for Clacton MP ahead of the constituency’s controversial by-election

Evening Standard

Could Count Binface really beat Farage in Clacton by-election?

Bookmakers have slashed Count Binface’s odds in recent days

The Independent UK

New poll reveals who Brits are backing in Clacton by-election

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The Independent UK

Britain backs Count Binface to beat Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election, poll shows

Some 33 per cent of British adults would prefer Count Binface to win, while only 21 per cent back the Reform UK leader

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage v Count Binface: Six 'laughing stock' threats for Reform UK leader in Clacton by-election

Mr Farage faces weeks of a ‘farcical’ political showdown with Count Binface

Euronews

Metropolitan Police investigating donations to hard-right Reform party, UK media say

Reform, an anti-immigration group that has led the ruling Labour party in opinion polls for well over a year, is facing intense scrutiny over several alleged undeclared donations.

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