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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.

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'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

The Guardian - UK

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 Times of India

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

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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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

Bookmakers have slashed Count Binface’s odds in recent days

Evening Standard

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

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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.

The Guardian - UK

One thought on the Clacton contenders: the ‘establishment’ looks a bit different these days, doesn’t it?

Nigel Farage has billed his byelection as a clash with the powers that be. To wit: Laurence Fox, a naked celebrity and a man with a bin on his head, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The National (Scotland)

UK public want Count Binface to beat Farage in by-election, poll finds

THE UK public want Count Binface to beat Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election, a new poll has suggested.

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International Business Times UK

Count Binface and a Human Fox Threaten to Derail Nigel Farage's Bid to 'Stick Two Fingers Up' to the System

Nigel Farage's Clacton by-election bid descends into absurdity as wildlife campaigner Robert Pownall, dressed as a human fox, joins Count Binface to attack his record on hunting and country sports.

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Donald Trump ally’s re-election gambit turns farce as main opponent will be intergalactic trash can

"If he wants to spend the summer arguing with a bin, I won't stop him."

The National (Scotland)

Date confirmed for Nigel Farage vs Count Binface by-election

THE date for the by-election triggered by Nigel Farage’s decision to quit as an MP has been confirmed ...

The Independent UK

The strange and surprisingly moving story behind Count Binface, the man taking on Farage

IN FOCUS: As the main political parties refuse to take part in the Clacton by-election, only one candidate has stepped forward to challenge Farage – and he’s dressed as an alien and dons a tin bin. Katie Rosseinsky takes a look at the man behind the mask

The National (Scotland)

Nigel Farage camp brands standards probe a 'stitch-up' amid by-election chaos

NIGEL Farage and allies claim he triggered the by-election after concluding he faced a “stitch-up” amid the standards probe into a £5m gift he…

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham makes ‘third time lucky’ joke as he nominates himself to be Labour leader

Andy Burnham has nominated himself to replace Keir Starmer as Labour Leader

Euronews

Who is Count Binface – the alien space warrior standing against Brexit champion Nigel Farage?

In a week when the race to become Britain’s next prime minister is effectively a one-horse race, there seems to be more suspense in another contest pitting Brexit champion Nigel Farage against a comedian going viral online. Is this a joke too far for Brits and their famous sense of…

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