Nigel Farage, leader of the far-right Reform UK party, has resigned as MP for Clacton to run for re-election, prompting a by-election criticized as a delay tactic amid a funding scandal. All major political parties are abstaining from the race, leaving Farage to face off against Count Binface, a satirical candidate known for humorous policies and costumes. Binface, who has previously contested multiple elections, aims to present himself as an alternative to Farage.
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