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Polls open in Clacton, where Farage spent more than £10,000 in byelection against Count Binface – as it happened

The Reform UK leader resigned as the MP for Clacton at the start of July and forced a byelection

The Guardian - UK

Voters go to polls as Count Binface challenges Nigel Farage in Clacton

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The Independent UK

Voters head to the polls in Clacton by-election triggered by Nigel Farage

Polls have opened in the Clacton by-election after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage quit to trigger a contest in protest against scrutiny over…

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Nigel Farage v Count Binface: 'Loser' threat to Reform leader even if he wins Clacton by-election

Commentary: Reform UK leader needs to get out the vote in the Essex constituency to justify quitting as the local MP just over a month ago

Evening Standard

Three-Foot Ballot Paper Could Delay Nigel Farage's Clacton Verdict as 34 Candidates Set UK Record

Clacton's by-election features a record 34 candidates, including Nigel Farage, with a ballot paper over 90cm long, complicating the vote count and delaying results until early Friday.

International Business Times UK

Polls close in Clacton byelection where Nigel Farage faces slew of fringe candidates

Longest ballot in UK voting history features likes of Count Binface and Howling Laud Hope alongside Reform leader

The Guardian - UK

Voters go to polls in Clacton by-election triggered by Farage

Nigel Farage faces 33 opponents despite the main Westminster parties boycotting a contest which they view as a stunt by the Reform UK leader.

Evening Standard

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Can UK's hard-right Farage bin financial probe with by-election win?

Nigel Farage – leader of the anti-immigration Reform UK party – will be fighting for his parliamentary seat on Thursday, going head to head with parody candidate Count Binface in snap polls. The by-election was called after Farage resigned amid a probe into his finances. But the surprise move threatens…

Radio France Internationale

Reform council leader, 20, defends record one year on: ‘The establishment will throw anyone under the bus’

George Finch plagued by bullying claims and other controversies since taking helm at Warwickshire council

The Guardian - UK

D-Day for Farage and Count Binface in UK poll

LONDON - Voters in eastern England head to the polls on Thursday for a by-election triggered by hard-right Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, but amid a boycott by mainstream parties his main rival is a joke candidate called Count Binface.

Bangkok Post

Reform UK's Farage and joke candidate Count Binface go head-to-head in local by-election

Voters cast their ballots Thursday in a local English election pitting Brexit backer Nigel Farage against a collection of independents, jokers and single-issue candidates, including a comedian dressed as a dustbin, in a test of opposition ‌to the Reform UK leader's brand of populist politics.

France 24

Farage set for Count Binface showdown in Clacton by-election as he aims for Westminster return

The Reform UK leader quit as an MP to trigger the contest in protest at media and parliamentary scrutiny of donations from his backers

The Independent UK

Farage hopes to return to Parliament as Clacton votes on his future

Nigel Farage is widely expected to win the by-election he triggered, with the main Westminster parties boycotting the contest.

Evening Standard

Space Warrior Polling at 20%: Count Binface Becomes Farage's Biggest Rival in Clacton By-Election

Count Binface, a satirical character, challenges Nigel Farage in Clacton's by-election, drawing attention due to voter disaffection and the absence of major parties, amidst a record 34 candidates.

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The Independent UK

UK poll tracker: Nigel Farage’s Reform slips in polls as party’s conference starts

About six in ten Britons believe Reform is an untrustworthy party

The National (Scotland)

BBC is 'failing public' on climate reporting, says Zack Polanski

THE BBC is "failing" the public in its climate reporting, Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said, after the broadcaster opted not to…

Evening Standard

Family, friends and colleagues attend funeral of former MP Ann Widdecombe

Mourners could be seen wearing black as they arrived at the requiem mass at Buckfast Abbey in Devon.

The Independent UK

Here’s who would win in a nationwide Farage-vs-Binface contest

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Scottish Tories accused of 'scapegoating' bilingual children in 'pathetic' attack

The Scottish Tories have been accused of 'scapegoating' bilingual children after an MSP warned that an increase in the number of pupils…

The Guardian - UK

Bridget Phillipson condemns Richard Tice’s ‘chilling attempt to silence free press’

Labour chair says Reform deputy leader is trying to harass journalists over reporting on his financial affairs

The Independent UK

Clacton by-election result live: Nigel Farage’s £5m ‘gift’ investigation reopened by watchdog after election win

The Reform UK leader claimed there was a ‘credible threat’ against him attending the count

The Independent UK

Count Binface would beat Nigel Farage in Clacton if all Britons could vote in by-election, poll finds

Satirical character Count Binface has emerged as Farage’s main rival in Clacton

The National (Scotland)

Racist man broke into BBC Scotland offices to demand interview about immigration

A RACIST broke into the BBC studios to demand an interview about migrants

The Independent UK

What time is the Clacton by-election result announced and is there an exit poll?

The clacton by-election will be held on 13 August and will have a total of 34 candidates

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage and Count Binface: a visual guide to their electoral careers

Farage was elected to EU parliament five times before becoming Clacton MP, while Binface has been less successful – so far

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