Pollsters recently asked a sample of adults in Britain who they would prefer to win the byelection in Clacton. The rather surprising answers showed that 33% favoured “comedy” candidate Count Binface, ...

Count Binface is set to be the only candidate standing against Nigel Farage in the Clacton-on-Sea by-election after the Reform UK leader announced he was stepping down as MP. The novelty candidate ...

The gaffes were reminiscent of the flubs Trump once used to highlight the cognitive decline of his predecessor, Joe Biden. Political Correspondent Donald Trump’s cognitive health is once again under ...

The Reform UK leader announced he will quit as an MP on Tuesday to fight a “people versus the establishment” by-election in his Essex constituency. But all of the main political parties have said they ...

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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 ...

The Reform UK leader has faced a wave of criticism and mockery in Britain for his decision to quit Parliament, led by Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham. Amid the political frenzy, bookies saw a ...

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‘Perhaps it’s all a fever dream,’ suggests parody candidate, expected to be Reform leader’s only challenger for seat Count Binface had been looking forward to a relaxing journey back to his home ...

Nigel Farage foresaw a summer stroll to glory when he forced a byelection – but now risks his career being trashed The votes were being counted and the media had gathered for the moment that Andy ...