Count Binface has pledged to take on Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election, declaring his unique advantage is that he is not the Reform UK leader. The intergalactic joker confirmed he will stand if he secures the 10 local nominations required to appear on the ballot paper.
Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star, Binface explained his motivation: 'I'm not Nigel Farage.' He cut short his space wanderings after Farage 'threw his toys out of the pram' by triggering the contest. 'I caught wind of what was going on yesterday, so I did a quick old U-turn, a bit like Keir Starmer,' he added.
Manifesto pledges and cost savings
Binface's manifesto includes his trademark pledges: build 'at least one affordable house', nationalise Adele, bring back Ceefax, make water bosses swim in polluted rivers, and price-cap 99 Flakes at 99p. He also claimed voting for him could save taxpayers £380,000 by avoiding a second by-election if Farage wins before the parliamentary standards process concludes.
When asked if he could beat Farage, Binface replied: 'Probably not.' Farage resigned as Clacton MP and immediately announced he would seek re-election, calling it a battle between 'the people versus the establishment' amid scrutiny over gifts and support.
Political rivals step aside
Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, and the Greens have all ruled out standing. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she would not block Farage's resignation, adding: 'If he wants to spend the summer arguing with a bin, I won't stop him.' Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn branded Farage 'the epitome of the establishment' and declared: 'Clacton deserves better.'
Betting odds surge
Binface's odds have been slashed from 50/1 to 5/1 by Coral after a flood of support. Coral spokesman John Hill said: 'Count Binface has been the biggest mover in Clacton - and it's not just a load of rubbish.'
In the interview, Binface was asked about a £5 million gift: 'Free ice creams for Clacton constituents perhaps? I hear Ferraris are nice. And I’d love to get my hands on a first edition Lovejoy VHS box set.' When asked about his outfit, he retorted: 'Outfit? How very dare you? I’m a Recyclon. Who paid for your skin? Ludicrous question.'
Clacton delicacies and debates
On local delicacies, Binface said: 'Reform UK candidates - I eat them for breakfast.' He welcomed a televised debate with Farage: 'A tete-a-bin? I wouldn’t say no. As for who would win, I’ll leave that to your fine readers to decide. (Spoiler alert: me.)'
Asked about Donald Trump helping England win the World Cup, Binface quipped: 'Who says England need help from the Fanta Fuhrer? They already have Harry, Jude, and the lustrous locks of Anthony Gordon. Although I do play right-back if they’re desperate.'
With odds of 5/1 matching England's World Cup chances, Binface mused: 'Does this imply that Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are more likely to win Clacton than either me or Farage? It’s not too late for them to enter. I’ll take them all on!'
