Nigel Farage faces 'Count Binface' in UK by-election after resignation

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UK Reform leader Nigel Farage resigned as an MP amid a donations scandal and will recontest his Clacton-on-Sea seat in a by-election.
His sole declared opponent is 'Count Binface,' a satirical candidate.
Major parties are boycotting the race, calling it a stunt.

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UK Reform leader Nigel Farage resigned as an MP amid a donations scandal and will recontest his Clacton-on-Sea seat in a by-election. His sole declared opponent is 'Count Binface,' a satirical candidate. Major parties are boycotting the race, calling it a stunt.

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