Nachwahl in Großbritannien: Komiker im Mülleimer-Kostüm fordert Farage heraus
Im englischen Ort Clacton will sich Rechtspopulist Nigel Farage erneut ins Parlament wählen lassen. Sein wichtigster Gegenkandidat ist ein Mann mit Mülleimer-Gesicht.
In Clacton, a coastal town in England, the upcoming by-election pits controversial populist Nigel Farage against an unusual opponent: "Count Binface", a character created by comedian Jonathan Harvey in a bin liner costume. Farage aims to demonstrate his support among voters, positioning himself as a fighter against the establishment.
The major political parties are boycotting the vote, viewing it as an attempt by Reform UK leader Farage to deflect attention from questions about donation practices and transparency. Farage is contesting against over 30 candidates, with Count Binface expected to be his harshest challenger. Due to the large number of independent and novelty candidates, the election has produced the longest ballot paper in British political history.
Farage unexpectedly lost his parliamentary seat last month, sparking accusations that he failed to properly declare a £5 million donation from a billionaire. He has denied the allegations, claiming it was a personal gift without any reporting requirement. The relevant parliamentary committee is currently investigating the matter.
If Farage is found to have violated the rules, he could face sanctions that could lead to a repeat election in the constituency. MPs are generally required to declare donations from the year before an election within a month of taking office.
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