In a week when the race to become Britain’s next prime minister is effectively a one-horse race, there seems to be more suspense in another contest pitting Brexit champion Nigel Farage against a comedian going viral online. Is this a joke too far for Brits and their famous sense of humour?

Comedian and “independent space warrior” Count Binface hails from a long line of British joke candidates.

After Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats said they will not stand candidates, Mr Farage's only confirmed challenger is the satirical candidate Count Binface