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Count Binface, a British comedian known for wearing a trash can on his head and calling himself an 'intergalactic special warrior,' is expected to be the only rival to Nigel Farage, leader of the far-right Reform UK party, in a special election in Clacton. Farage resigned as MP to trigger the new election. With no other candidates, Farage will face Binface, whose satirical proposals include the nationalization of singer Adele. The article, from Portuguese outlet Record, highlights the unusual nature of the contest.
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The surprising candidate is expected to be the only rival to the far-right party leader in Clacton.
He calls himself an "intergalactic special warrior" and is expected to be the only rival to Nigel Farage, leader of the far-right Reform UK party, in the special election in Clacton, after Farage resigned as MP to trigger a new election. With no other candidates, Farage is expected to face the British comedian, whose proposals include the nationalization of singer Adele.
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