Consider Count Binface
I’ve never loved the U.K.’s penchant for joke candidates in elections. Until now.
Aug 12, 20265:40 AM
Count Binface, and the other guy running.
Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images.
I’ve never had any use for U.K. political tradition. Until now.
Consider Count Binface
I’ve never loved the U.K.’s penchant for joke candidates in elections. Until now.
Aug 12, 20265:40 AM
Count Binface, and the other guy running.
Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images.

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