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To think Count Binface is doing a great job in the Clacton by-election?

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Darker · 10/08/2026 11:43

Count down to Bin Day!

Count Binface has been out bigging-up Clacton and drawing attention to its potential.

It’s a really positive campaign.

I don’t think he’ll win but I’d love it if he did. I think he’d be brilliant.

And if he doesn’t, I think other candidates could learn a lot from his approach.

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DontStopMe · 16/09/2026 08:49

BIossomtoes · 16/09/2026 07:24

He tweaks his manifesto every time he stands.

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He does. I have voted for him for London Mayor and he always has local issues in his manifesto.

BIossomtoes · 16/09/2026 07:24

MyKittyKatty · 16/09/2026 06:56

His manifesto will need a tweak if he is to stand again...

https://countbinface.com/makerfieldmanifesto

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He tweaks his manifesto every time he stands.

MyKittyKatty · 16/09/2026 06:56

DontStopMe · 15/09/2026 19:15

Count Binface is the most sensible one of them all.

His manifesto will need a tweak if he is to stand again...

https://countbinface.com/makerfieldmanifesto

DontStopMe · 15/09/2026 19:15

Count Binface is the most sensible one of them all.

Uricon2 · 15/09/2026 17:57

Nice one Binny.

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Darker · 15/09/2026 16:29

Thanks… good decision.

Looking forward to the next episode of the Clacton soap opera.

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hedgeknight · 15/09/2026 16:14

Here is his announcement (he is not standing)

https://bsky.app/profile/countbinface.bsky.social/post/3mvkuzqy5y22q

Count Binface (@countbinface.bsky.social)

I have an announcement.

https://bsky.app/profile/countbinface.bsky.social/post/3mvkuzqy5y22q

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Darker · 15/09/2026 09:23

I think he has shown he can be highly effective in the right circumstances, but I’m not sure how those stars could ever align in quite the right way again.

I think he’s right to leave this one for the Greens and Labour to fight it out.

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BIossomtoes · 15/09/2026 09:20

Saving his energy for the next Clacton by-election perhaps.

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Darker · 15/09/2026 09:11

Nominations close at 4pm today for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. Nothing from CB as far as I can see so I’m assuming he’s sitting this one out.

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Darker · 10/09/2026 10:15

😅

To think Count Binface is doing a great job in the Clacton by-election?

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QuantumQuibbler · 09/09/2026 16:23

Here you go, @MyKittyKatty .
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3k72k1y3vo

Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations

The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3k72k1y3vo

Warmlight1 · 04/09/2026 22:34

AImportantMermaid · 04/09/2026 15:42

Since you appear to be unable to use Google I’ve done it for you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reform_UK_financial_allegations

If you want to find out further information just go to www.google.com and type your questions into the text box and press Search. You’ll be stunned and delighted.

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I think that is telling me Reform have 'launched an internal probe'
I'm wondering - who has reported them to the police and electoral commission
Whether it can be assumed that either or both are actively investigating
Are police going to await Reforms conclusion?
Would we be told if the police were investigating?
If police were seriously investigating don't they have to freeze assets or something? So that wrongdoing isn't covered up?
I think Farage himself would want the public kept up to date about police actions; it being something he campaigned a lot about.
Farage said a JP advised him he hadn't done anything wrong and it was 'loose pub talk'
Who would that JP be? Does he go to pubs and talk loosely about his cases? Cos it's going to be a bloke. Don't ask me how I know.

AImportantMermaid · 04/09/2026 15:42

MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 14:37

By whom?
Evidence please.

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Since you appear to be unable to use Google I’ve done it for you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reform_UK_financial_allegations

If you want to find out further information just go to www.google.com and type your questions into the text box and press Search. You’ll be stunned and delighted.

Reform UK financial allegations - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reform_UK_financial_allegations

MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 14:42

hedgeknight · 04/09/2026 14:41

What misinformation?

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About a fictitious investigation.

hedgeknight · 04/09/2026 14:41

MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 14:19

So no investigation then ?
Maybe you should stop spreading misinformation ?

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What misinformation?

MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 14:37

soddingspiderseason · 04/09/2026 14:32

He’s literally being investigated? What’s your definition of ‘misinformation’?

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By whom?
Evidence please.

soddingspiderseason · 04/09/2026 14:32

MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 14:19

So no investigation then ?
Maybe you should stop spreading misinformation ?

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He’s literally being investigated? What’s your definition of ‘misinformation’?

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Darker · 04/09/2026 14:25

How is this misinformation?

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MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 14:19

BIossomtoes · 04/09/2026 14:03

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/04/reform-uk-reported-to-police-over-claims-of-illegal-donations-as-farage-opens-conference

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So no investigation then ?
Maybe you should stop spreading misinformation ?

BIossomtoes · 04/09/2026 14:03

MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 14:02

I wasn't aware that Farage had a police investigation pending?

I see there is one before the Standards Committee along with some others -
www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/standards-and-financial-interests/parliamentary-commissioner-for-standards/complaints-and-investigations/allegations-currently-under-investigation-by-the-commissioner/

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https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/04/reform-uk-reported-to-police-over-claims-of-illegal-donations-as-farage-opens-conference

Reform UK reported to police over claims of illegal donations

An undercover sting by journalists posing as a wealthy American backer and his son was broadcast hours before the anti-immigration party's annual conference. #EuropeNews

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/04/reform-uk-reported-to-police-over-claims-of-illegal-donations-as-farage-opens-conference

MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 14:02

Darker · 04/09/2026 13:51

@MyKittyKatty Do you think we should always have to wait for the publication of reports and police investigations before having opinions?

Because that would suggest that Farage should have held off the by-election until the electorate had all the facts.

I wasn't aware that Farage had a police investigation pending?

MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 13:58

MissyB1 · 04/09/2026 13:56

Oh It will - no matter how hard you cross your fingers!

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Can I borrow that crystal ball for the lottery numbers on Sat night? Taa.

MissyB1 · 04/09/2026 13:56

MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 13:34

Which hasn't been started yet....

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Oh It will - no matter how hard you cross your fingers!

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Darker · 04/09/2026 13:51

@MyKittyKatty Do you think we should always have to wait for the publication of reports and police investigations before having opinions?

Because that would suggest that Farage should have held off the by-election until the electorate had all the facts.

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