Could Count Binface run in new by-election after Starmer resignation? IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 1
Count Binface makes Edinburgh Fringe debut with brutal dig at Nigel Farage Count Binface made his debut at the Edinburgh Fringe by taking a brutal dig at Nigel Farage The National (Scotland) · Aug 26
Some of the most trusted political voices in 18th-century Britain were fictional – why this tradition lives on British writers in the 18th century repeatedly invented fictional characters to intervene in the politics and culture of their day. These usually began as jokes aimed at particular people or issues, but the most successful outlived their original purpose. They accumulated personalities, histories and audiences of their own, becoming trusted… The Conversation · Aug 17
‘Disgraceful’: what one election photo tells us about British politics in 2026 Results from coastal town of Clacton have been interpreted positively by Nigel Farage and Count Binface, but one spoiled ballot tells its own story The Guardian - UK · Aug 14
So Nigel Farage has beaten a man in a bin. But he’s in deep trouble, and he knows it The Reform leader claims vindication from the people, and it’s too early to write him off. But the problems he now faces may be more than he can bear, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Aug 14
Farage wins UK by-election as Count Binface claims ‘moral victory’ CLACTON-ON-SEA, England - Hard-right British politician Nigel Farage was re-elected to his parliamentary seat Friday in a by-election shunned by the major parties — handing his main rival, joke candidate Count Binface, a larger than expected share of the vote. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Top Reform MP seethes in car crash interview over 'Nigel Farage humiliated' claim A TOP Reform MP was left seething as he was contradicted on Nigel Farage’s reasons for snubbing the announcement of his by-election win. The National (Scotland) · Aug 14
Investigation into Farage’s £5m ‘gift’ reopened as he wins Clacton by-election The Reform UK leader refused to attend the count in his Essex constituency after forcing the contest with his resignation last month The Independent UK · Aug 14
Nigel Farage Skips Clacton Count After Declaring 'Convincing' Win: Police Dispute His Reason Farage said Essex Police had warned him about a threat, but the force disputed claims that it advised any candidate to stay away. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
Count Binface Declares Himself 'Winner' in Clacton as Farage Faces 'Interesting Finances' Warning Nigel Farage wins the Clacton by-election, but faces scrutiny over a £5 million gift from a cryptocurrency investor, with ongoing investigations into his financial conduct. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
Nigel Farage's Clacton by-election gamble backfires as sleaze storm reignites within hours Commentary: Nigel Farage comfortably regained his Commons seat - but this by-election circus has only deepened his woes Evening Standard · Aug 14
Clacton by-election result in full: Nigel Farage wins, Count Binface sees record support and one candidate gets seven votes Only two of the 34 candidates secured enough votes to take back their deposit The Independent UK · Aug 14
John Curtice gives verdict after Nigel Farage wins Clacton by-election John Curtice has given his verdict after Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election The National (Scotland) · Aug 14
Nigel Farage beats Count Binface to regain UK parliament seat in widely mocked by-election The anti-immigrant Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage beat comic opponent Count Binface on Friday as was expected, regaining the seat in Parliament he quit a month ago to trigger the widely mocked by-election in the seaside town of Clacton. France 24 · Aug 14
The Economic Times · Aug 14 Nigel Farage wins Clacton by-election, but trash-can challenger exposes cracks in Reform momentum Nigel Farage secured his parliamentary seat in the Clacton by-election. A comedian's significant vote share highlighted challenges for Farage's party. This victory occurs as Reform UK's poll numbers show signs of slowing. Ongoing investigations into Farage's financial declarations continue to cast a shadow. The result raises questions about Reform UK's…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 14 Count Binface responds after Nigel Farage wins Clacton by-election Count Binface has responded after Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14 Friday briefing: Nigel Farage’s Clacton circus is finally over, but his financial reckoning is just beginning In today’s newsletter: Farage’s byelection has irritated voters and left Reform trapped in a widening scandal over undeclared gifts and suspicious loans
Euronews · Aug 14 Farage wins UK by-election as investigation into undeclared €5.8m gift resumes British politician Nigel Farage regains his seat in parliament but an investigation into his finances resumes and could be concluded next month.
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Farage may have won the battle for Clacton, but he’s losing the country ANALYSIS : Reform leader forced a by-election to try to escape a political crisis but may simply have postponed, and even intensified, the inevitable, writes Kate Devlin
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Nigel Farage beats Count Binface to win back seat in Parliament in widely mocked election Nigel Farage beat trash-can wearing comic candidate Count Binface on Friday, regaining a seat in Parliament he quit a month ago to trigger the widely mocked special election
Evening Standard · Aug 14 Farage wins in Clacton as police contest ‘credible threat’ claim at count The Press Association understands Essex Police did not tell Mr Farage, or any other candidate, not to attend the count.
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Police contest Nigel Farage’s claim he stayed away from Clacton count because of ‘credible threat’ Nigel Farage told supporters at an all-night ‘Farage-fest’ event organised by Reform in Essex he would not be attending the count
The National (Scotland) · Aug 14 Nigel Farage officially wins Clacton by-election with Count Binface second NIGEL Farage has comfortably won the Clacton by-election ...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 14 Clacton by-election results – see full breakdown in charts and graphs NIGEL Farage has won the Clacton by-election ...
Evening Standard · Aug 14 Nigel Farage claims by-election win but shuns count after ‘advice from police’ Reform UK said there was a ‘credible threat’ to the party but the Press Association understands Essex Police did not advise Mr Farage not to attend.