Posted on 07/08/2026 7:43:10 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
A gamble by Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's populist Reform UK, to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seat could mean the only opponent he will face during campaigning is a man with a trash can on his head, better known as Count Binface.
Farage, 62, under investigation in parliament over millions of pounds of gifts from wealthy backers, has said he wants voters in his Clacton electoral district, in southeast England, to judge his actions, not what he characterises as a liberal "establishment" bent on discrediting him.
Many voters in the beach town, which is famous for its Victorian pleasure pier, said that, while they were confused about the reason for a new election, they still supported Farage whatever gifts he had received.
"Why are they going on about it?" said retiree Rosina Herriott, 78, adding all politicians receive gifts. "It's because of him. They're scared of him, that's what it is."
(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...
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