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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNew polling suggests that 20 per cent of voters in Clacton could back satirical candidate Count Binface in the upcoming by-election, where Nigel Farage is standing. A survey indicates that if the choice is limited to just Mr Farage and Count Binface, the latter's support could rise to 31 per cent. Mr Farage initiated the by-election amidst an investigation by the parliamentary standards commissioner regarding undeclared donations, including a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. Major political parties, including the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, and Greens, have opted not to field candidates, labelling the contest a "desperate political stunt". Bookmakers have significantly shortened the odds for Count Binface, now listing him as the second favourite at 9/1, following the withdrawal of mainstream party candidates.In fullCount Binface could get 20% of vote in Clacton by-election, new poll showsMore 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
New polling reveals Count Binface support ahead of Clacton by-election
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNew polling suggests that 20 per cent of voters in Clacton could back satirical candidate Count Binface in the upcoming by-election, where Nigel Farage is standing. A survey indicates that if the choice is limited to just Mr Farage and Count Binface, the latter's support could rise to 31 per cent. Mr Farage initiated the by-election amidst an investigation by the parliamentary standards commissioner regarding undeclared donations, including a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. Major political parties, including the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, and Greens, have opted not to field candidates, labelling the contest a "desperate political stunt". Bookmakers have significantly shortened the odds for Count Binface, now listing him as the second favourite at 9/1, following the withdrawal of mainstream party candidates.In fullCount Binface could get 20% of vote in Clacton by-election, new poll showsMore 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
