Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNigel Farage has called a by-election in his Clacton constituency, claiming an "establishment stitch-up" after facing scrutiny over a £5m donation and gifts from a convicted criminal. Major political parties, including the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Greens, have all refused to field candidates in the by-election, labelling it as "fake" or a "desperate political stunt." This refusal has significantly boosted the odds for joke candidate Count Binface, who is now considered the second favourite at 9/2 to win against Farage who remains the 1/7 favourite. Count Binface, a comedian known for wearing a bin on his head, has gained attention for his unconventional pledges, such as conscripting individuals who play loud music on public transport. Reform UK's Zia Yusuf criticised the other parties for their coordinated refusal to stand, accusing them of attempting to "make a mockery of democracy" and highlighting what he perceives as an "extraordinary level of coordination." In fullBetting odds slashed on Count Binface to beat Farage in Clacton by-electionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Who is Count Binface? Odds slashed on comedian beating Farage in Clacton
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNigel Farage has called a by-election in his Clacton constituency, claiming an "establishment stitch-up" after facing scrutiny over a £5m donation and gifts from a convicted criminal. Major political parties, including the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Greens, have all refused to field candidates in the by-election, labelling it as "fake" or a "desperate political stunt." This refusal has significantly boosted the odds for joke candidate Count Binface, who is now considered the second favourite at 9/2 to win against Farage who remains the 1/7 favourite. Count Binface, a comedian known for wearing a bin on his head, has gained attention for his unconventional pledges, such as conscripting individuals who play loud music on public transport. Reform UK's Zia Yusuf criticised the other parties for their coordinated refusal to stand, accusing them of attempting to "make a mockery of democracy" and highlighting what he perceives as an "extraordinary level of coordination." In fullBetting odds slashed on Count Binface to beat Farage in Clacton by-electionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
