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You’ve got to be in it to Bin it

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OhFucko · 08/07/2026 11:41

It’s looking increasingly likely that the Clacton bi-election will be Farage vs Count Binface.

Count Binface has some very interesting policies, and has probably visited Clacton more than Farage. Also, as he (Count Binface) stated on BBC Breakfast today, if he wins this bi-election, the second one after the parliamentary investigation won’t need to happen which will save the taxpayer over £300k.

If you lived in Clacton, how would you vote?

YABU - Nigel Farage
YANBU - Count Binface

If you had to choose one.

Personally I would vote for Count Binface.
I’d love to have Ceefax back.

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BurntBroccoli · 08/08/2026 22:48

piscofrisco · 08/08/2026 19:32

I weirdly fancy Count Binface. I like his accent, his policies, and the majestic way he wears his cape. I find him genuinely funny. I’m well aware this is insanity but I think he’s quite fit.

He actually is! Love his sense of humour!

Two2TooAlsoToToward · 08/08/2026 22:20

piscofrisco · 08/08/2026 22:15

He was also on Rory Stewart and Alistair Campbell’s podcast and was very amusing

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Yes, I listened to that one. ❤️❤️❤️

piscofrisco · 08/08/2026 22:15

Two2TooAlsoToToward · 08/07/2026 18:04

Bin face was interviewed on BBC Breakfast and Channel 5 17:00 news! I love this so much.

He was also on Rory Stewart and Alistair Campbell’s podcast and was very amusing

piscofrisco · 08/08/2026 19:32

I weirdly fancy Count Binface. I like his accent, his policies, and the majestic way he wears his cape. I find him genuinely funny. I’m well aware this is insanity but I think he’s quite fit.

Birthdayfeel · 09/07/2026 06:43

Maybe it's my determination that anyone would be preferable to Farage, but I actually think Binface could make a decent local MP, with no national agenda or personal political ambitions, and genuinely outside of the establishment. It's beyond me how people fall for the (nasty) public schoolboy, investment banker turned money grabbing politician, as man of the people.

If I lived in Clacton, he'd have my vote. Unfotunately, I think the demographic of Clacton is such that the Farage base there will become more convinced he's their man as a result of all this. I think a lot will depend on the turnout and whether the 54% who didn't vote Reform last time decide to engage with this circus. In their shoes, I absolutely would!

Urgentbiscuitrequired · 09/07/2026 06:34

If you scroll down to related threads, you get a load of suggestions for other threads related to bins. Not sure if that is because the OP mentions Binface or Nigel Farage. I think it is the latter.

Dabralor · 08/07/2026 22:55

Well I think it’s high time that those of us who identify as bins are properly represented in parliament.

Nigel must be shitting himself - he has forgotten that this ancient Albion, this cradle of democracy, belongs to the people who brought forth Boaty McBoatface.

The British love a good farce and watching Nigel Farage competing for Clacton against a bin is the summer entertainment we all need and frankly deserve.

Come on, lad - you’ve got to bin it to win it.

DjokovicsTowel · 08/07/2026 22:35

More candidates are standing but I still think Binface can do it

Triskellion75 · 08/07/2026 22:08

I would 100% vote for the Count.

mum2jakie · 08/07/2026 22:07

OhFucko · 08/07/2026 22:06

There was a story thing with a worm, I can’t remember what he was called??

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Don't know the story but used to love playing Bamboozle!

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OhFucko · 08/07/2026 22:06

IberianLynx · 08/07/2026 21:46

Ceefax! I used to love Teletext, the TV guide, joke of the day.

There was a story thing with a worm, I can’t remember what he was called??

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IberianLynx · 08/07/2026 21:46

Ceefax! I used to love Teletext, the TV guide, joke of the day.

BIossomtoes · 08/07/2026 21:46

I think Binface’s time has come.

Fangisnotacoward · 08/07/2026 21:45

Id vote for a turd on a stick before I would vote for Farage.

We voted for Boaty McBoat Face - now to vote for Count Bin Face.

BoredZelda · 08/07/2026 21:43

Blarn · 08/07/2026 11:49

I really enjoyed the Count Binface interview this morning! I liked his comment about the roller coaster of waiting for the pips.

I do not live in Clacton but if I did would probably spoil my ballot to record my disgust at the whole thing.

I’ve never thought much of him but after that interview, I’d vote for him. It was brilliant.

Tangled123 · 08/07/2026 21:40

I really hope the bin wins.

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OhFucko · 08/07/2026 21:39

Winter2020 · 08/07/2026 21:20

If the bin wins will it get a 90k salary, expenses and attend parliament now and then. That will be interesting.

Particularly if he manages to live on that AND attends parliament ever - never mind ‘now and then.’

He’ll be doing far better than the current holder of these privileges.

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Urgentbiscuitrequired · 08/07/2026 21:26

I'd vote for my own bin over Nigel Farage, although they both have some similarities: neither have personality, policies, and compassion and they are both full of shit. The bin clinches it for me because it looks better in a suit.

Winter2020 · 08/07/2026 21:20

If the bin wins will it get a 90k salary, expenses and attend parliament now and then. That will be interesting.

SergeantWrinkles · 08/07/2026 21:19

I hope Binny is in for the winny!

nomas · 08/07/2026 21:17

#ObiWanBinobi

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OhFucko · 08/07/2026 21:13

#binforthewin

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nomas · 08/07/2026 18:42

#MeBin 🗑️

LaurieFairyCake · 08/07/2026 18:33

Rachel Reeves wins it for me today

“if Nigel Farage wants to spend the summer arguing with a bin I’m not going to stop him”

😂😂😂 best comment ever

Go Count Binny McBinface!!!

SerendipityJane · 08/07/2026 18:32

Chapeau to the OP for the thread title. If MN had a chefs kiss emoji (or I could find it) then it would go here : ><

In the meantime:

The Count versus the Cunt.
Vote Count !
Trust the Count to take the trash out.