How Nigel Farage Ended Up Running Against Count Binface in Clacton

The New York Times | Aug. 12, 2026, 12:01 a.m. | Original
Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.
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