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No joke: Britain might be about to elect ‘novelty’ candidate Count Binface

The Hill·August 6, 2026·1 min read
No joke: Britain might be about to elect ‘novelty’ candidate Count Binface

In Britain, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is facing off against a 'joke' candidate known as Count Binface, who wears a trashcan costume. The article questions whether voters would choose their current member of Congress or a novelty candidate. The election could see Count Binface win, highlighting a potential protest vote against traditional politics.

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