Polls open in crunch Clacton contest between Reform's Nigel Farage and Count Binface
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Polls have opened in the Clacton by-election in Essex, featuring a contest between Reform leader Nigel Farage and a field of novelty, fringe, and satirical candidates. Farage, who was previously elected as the area's MP in 2024, resigned last month to trigger the vote.
The ballot has been noted as the longest in UK voting history, including prominent satirical and fringe figures such as Count Binface and Howling Laud Hope. Despite the crowded field of alternative candidates challenging the Reform leader, the contest is being closely watched as a crunch electoral showdown.
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Middle East Eye (GB)Focuses on the direct political rivalry between Nigel Farage and Count Binface.
The Guardian World (GB)Emphasizes the record-breaking length of the ballot and the slew of fringe candidates.
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