Nigel Farage latest: By-election turns to farce with Count Binface declared as Reform leader’s main rival
Reform UK leader dubs vote ‘the people versus the establishment’ but no other major parties will contest Clacton seat
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The seasoned “space warrior” first ran against Theresa May in Maidenhead during the 2017 general election as a different character, Lord Buckethead. After a copyright dispute over the Buckethead name, Lord Binface emerged who challenged Boris Johnson in 2019 and ran against Rishi Sunak in 2024. He has also made two bids for London Mayor, losing twice. If he is found to have breached the rules and is suspended for more than 10 sitting days, it could trigger a recall petition – potentially leading to another Clacton by-election.
Furthermore, New MPs are required to register any gifts worth more than £300 they received in the previous 12 months, except where the gift 'could not be reasonably thought by others' to relate to their political activities.
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The seasoned “space warrior” first ran against Theresa May in Maidenhead during the 2017 general election as a different character, Lord Buckethead.
according to Daily Mirror - NewsAfter a copyright dispute over the Buckethead name, Lord Binface emerged who challenged Boris Johnson in 2019 and ran against Rishi Sunak in 2024. He has also made two bids for London Mayor, losing twice.
according to Daily Mirror - NewsIf he is found to have breached the rules and is suspended for more than 10 sitting days, it could trigger a recall petition – potentially leading to another Clacton by-election.
according to Daily Mail +1New MPs are required to register any gifts worth more than £300 they received in the previous 12 months, except where the gift 'could not be reasonably thought by others' to relate to their political activities.
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