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What to Know About the U.K. Special Election: Farage vs. Binface

Nigel Farage, the right-wing populist leader, won a by-election for his parliamentary seat in Clacton, which he initiated after coming under pressure over his financial declarations.

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Farage Wins Special U.K. Election That He Initiated, as Expected NYTimes – World
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Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform U.K., won the Clacton by-election with 63 percent. Count Binface, his costumed main rival, came second with 27 percent, a personal best.

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2026 Clacton by-election

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Nigel Farage won the 2026 Clacton by-election and retained his parliamentary seat, taking 63% of the vote; Count Binface finished second with 27%, a personal best.

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In this event Martin Rowson on Nigel Farage and the Clacton byelection – cartoon Earlier coverage Introducing Count Binface, Britain's Political Satirist Who Is Standing Against Nigel Farage Earlier coverage
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Farage Wins Special U.K. Election That He Initiated, as ExpectedNYTimes – World
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Farage Wins Special U.K. Election That He Initiated, as Expected

Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform U.K., won the Clacton by-election with 63 percent. Count Binface, his costumed main rival, came second with 27 percent, a personal best.

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What to Know About the U.K. Special Election: Farage vs. BinfaceNYTimes – World
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What to Know About the U.K. Special Election: Farage vs. Binface

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Farage wins UK by-election to return to parliament

British politician Nigel Farage retains his seat in parliament after resigning last month over an investigation into his finances that triggered a by-election.

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What to Know About Thursday’s Special Election in Clacton: Farage vs. BinfaceNYTimes – World
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What to Know About Thursday’s Special Election in Clacton: Farage vs. Binface

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