The Latest Breaking News from Jon Harvey

Nigel Farage and Count Binface: a visual guide to their electoral careers

Farage was elected to EU parliament five times before becoming Clacton MP, while Binface has been less successful – so far

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Count Binface, the satirical UK candidate challenging far-right Farage

Britain's Count Binface, a man wearing a metallic rubbish bin over his head, challenges far-right politician Nigel Farage on Thursday in the Clacton by-election sparked by the Reform UK leader's shock resignation from his post in July. None of the UK's mainstream political parties are fielding candidates, so the outlandish…

France 24 · Aug 12

Count Binface, the man in a can with a plan, seeks Parliament seat in Britain's wackiest election

Count Binface, a comedian dressed as a garbage can, is challenging Nigel Farage. The candidate is running in a special election in Clacton-on-Sea. Binface offers a unique platform with absurd and local policy proposals. He aims to provide a fresh alternative to established politicians. The candidate does not expect to…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Count Binface Says Voting for Him Would Save Britain £380,000 in Nigel Farage's By-Election

Count Binface, a satirical candidate, challenges Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election, claiming his election could save taxpayers £380,000 by avoiding a potential recall petition.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

Count Binface on Clacton byelection: ‘I didn’t know old Farage was going to self-detonate’

‘Perhaps it’s all a fever dream,’ suggests parody candidate, expected to be Reform leader’s only challenger for seat

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

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) · Jul 8

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 · Jul 8

A Fan for all Seasons by Jon Harvey review – the agony and the ecstasy

A comedy writer’s memoir can’t quite connect a story of bereavement with an exploration of his late brother’s love of sport

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023

Count Binface aims dig at Johnson’s honours list as he targets former PM’s seat

Comedian Jon Harvey will stand as Count Binface and plans to repeal Boris Johnson’s nominations if he is elected as MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023

Work resumes on huge Cardiff apartment block after project was thrown into doubt

The project faced an uncertain future after construction company Jehu Group ceased trading in October

Wales Online · Jan 13, 2023