Farage, Binface go head-to-head in snap UK poll
Nigel Farage is up against Count Binface and dozens of other fringe candidates in the Clacton constituency of eastern Essex.
Count Binface, the alter ego of comedian Jon Harvey, clashed with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in a by-election in Clacton, Essex. The vote, dismissed by many as a farce, saw Farage trigger the election by resigning his parliamentary seat over a financial investigation. Farage, who is up against Count Binface and other fringe candidates, aims to dodge scrutiny of his financial dealings.
The vote has received little support from Britain's main political parties, including Labour. Some residents view the election as a stunt by Farage, while others see it as an opportunity to express their dissatisfaction with mainstream politics. Attractions for voters included a pub terrace where two other joke candidates were spotted, and Count Binface, who did not appear in town on voting day.
With a record 33 fringe candidates, counting began after polls closed and results were expected by Friday morning.
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