Count Binface confirms he will run against Farage in Clacton by-election

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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCount Binface has confirmed that he will run against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.The by-election, which was triggered by Mr Farage’s resignation as an MP on Tuesday over accusations regarding his funding, has been condemned as a “political tantrum” by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Labour, the Tories, the Lib Dems, the Greens and Restore Britain are all boycotting the by-election, leaving Count Binface and independent candidates the only barriers to Mr Farage rejoining Parliament.Count Binface, the creation of comedian Jonathan David Harvey, posted on X: “I will be a unity candidate and pledge to build at least one affordable house.”The novelty candidate last stood in the Makerfield by-election won by would-be prime minister Andy Burnham, receiving 0.2 per cent of the vote.In fullParties reject by-election triggered by Farage amid scrutiny over his financesMore 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

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