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 won the Clacton by-election with 22,239 votes following his resignation as an MP amid financial scrutiny. Satirical character Count Binface, created by comedian Jonathan David Harvey, finished in second place with 9,455 votes. Count Binface said he was “gratified” and pleased with the outcome after attending the count in Clacton. Nigel Farage failed to attend the count, claiming that Essex Police alerted him to a potential threat against his safety. However, The Independent understands that Essex Police did not advise the Reform UK leader to stay away from the event. In fullCount Binface responds to Farage after finishing second 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
Count Binface ‘gratified’ after finishing second to Farage in 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNigel Farage won the Clacton by-election with 22,239 votes following his resignation as an MP amid financial scrutiny. Satirical character Count Binface, created by comedian Jonathan David Harvey, finished in second place with 9,455 votes. Count Binface said he was “gratified” and pleased with the outcome after attending the count in Clacton. Nigel Farage failed to attend the count, claiming that Essex Police alerted him to a potential threat against his safety. However, The Independent understands that Essex Police did not advise the Reform UK leader to stay away from the event. In fullCount Binface responds to Farage after finishing second 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
