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‘He goes a bit funny if you use his real name’: the unstoppable rise of Count Binface

Nigel Farage foresaw a summer stroll to glory when he forced a byelection – but now risks his career being trashed

The Guardian - UK

Voices: ‘Genuinely funny, astute and compassionate’: Readers rally behind Binface ahead of Clacton by-election

YOUR VIEWS: As Count Binface prepares to take on Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election, Independent readers share their verdict on the man behind the bin – and whether he could actually pull off an upseT

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage v Count Binface: Six 'laughing stock' threats for Reform UK leader in Clacton by-election

Mr Farage faces weeks of a ‘farcical’ political showdown with Count Binface

Evening Standard

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The strange and surprisingly moving story behind Count Binface, the man taking on Farage

IN FOCUS: As the main political parties refuse to take part in the Clacton by-election, only one candidate has stepped forward to challenge Farage – and he’s dressed as an alien and dons a tin bin. Katie Rosseinsky takes a look at the man behind the mask

The Independent UK

Count Binface Says Voting for Him Would Save Britain £380,000 in Nigel Farage's By-Election

Count Binface, a satirical candidate, challenges Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election, claiming his election could save taxpayers £380,000 by avoiding a potential recall petition.

International Business Times UK

Count Binface on Clacton byelection: ‘I didn’t know old Farage was going to self-detonate’

‘Perhaps it’s all a fever dream,’ suggests parody candidate, expected to be Reform leader’s only challenger for seat

The Guardian - UK

Who is Count Binface? Meet the man planning to run against Nigel Farage

Count Binface, the alter-ego of comedian Jon Harvey, has emerged as a surprise candidate to be the leading challenger against Nigel Farage in Clacton

The National (Scotland)

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Count Binface unmasked: Who is the 'independent space warrior' taking on Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election?

Who is the man behind the bin?

Evening Standard

A Fan for all Seasons by Jon Harvey review – the agony and the ecstasy

A comedy writer’s memoir can’t quite connect a story of bereavement with an exploration of his late brother’s love of sport

The Guardian - UK

Count Binface aims dig at Johnson’s honours list as he targets former PM’s seat

Comedian Jon Harvey will stand as Count Binface and plans to repeal Boris Johnson’s nominations if he is elected as MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

The Independent UK

Work resumes on huge Cardiff apartment block after project was thrown into doubt

The project faced an uncertain future after construction company Jehu Group ceased trading in October

Wales Online

Rainbows and Paddington Bear: the internet pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth

As news spread of the Queen’s death, internet users resurfaced their best memories and shared the strange ways they heard the news

The Guardian - AU

WTF is up with Twitter's new refresh sound?

It's been compared to frogs and aliens. But why the change? And what does it mean?

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