Page 33 | To think Count Binface is doing a great job in the Clacton by-election?

Darker · 2026-08-10T10:43:46+00:00

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.

Uricon2 · 10/08/2026 17:32

VeryQuaintIrene · 10/08/2026 17:31

Probably because Boris Johnson didn't help us classicists in the court of public opinion! Bin for the Win!

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True that. Yet another demerit for BJ.

VeryQuaintIrene · 10/08/2026 17:31

Uricon2 · 10/08/2026 17:23

He's one smart guy, funny and a good communicator even in a 'persona'.

I had hysterics when they were discussing the Odyssey film, he went into lengthy Homeric Greek, Alaistair Campbell says something like "I wouldn't go round Clacton talking Latin " and Rory Stewart chips in "It was Greek, Alaistair".

I studied Greek (Koine not Classical) as part of my degree and am pants, utter pants. It is hard though. That degree of fluency shows a really bright mind. I'm not sure when it was decided that being good at eg ancient languages was some sort of deficit, but it isn't.

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Probably because Boris Johnson didn't help us classicists in the court of public opinion! Bin for the Win!

ThatJadeLion · 10/08/2026 17:29

randomchap · 10/08/2026 15:30

Rumour has it that Farage was advised that resigning and standing for re-election would get rid of the probe.

He was misinformed, and if he gets back in then the probe into that £5 million will just restart.

Complete waste of money

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This is brilliant.. I really hope this is true!

piscofrisco · 10/08/2026 17:28

He’s probably done more for Clacton in terms of raising its profile and boosting visitor numbers than anything else has done for years so for that alone he is doing better than Farage.

I’ve got a bit of a weird crush on him. I think it’s his weird accent.

Uricon2 · 10/08/2026 17:23

Darker · 10/08/2026 17:07

I’ve just watched the whole thing. I had seen clips before. Really good.

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He's one smart guy, funny and a good communicator even in a 'persona'.

I had hysterics when they were discussing the Odyssey film, he went into lengthy Homeric Greek, Alaistair Campbell says something like "I wouldn't go round Clacton talking Latin " and Rory Stewart chips in "It was Greek, Alaistair".

I studied Greek (Koine not Classical) as part of my degree and am pants, utter pants. It is hard though. That degree of fluency shows a really bright mind. I'm not sure when it was decided that being good at eg ancient languages was some sort of deficit, but it isn't.

Persephonia1966 · 10/08/2026 17:19

Binnyforthewin · 10/08/2026 14:01

I'm note sure Binface has ever put forward any green credentials. He "literally" flies billons of miles in each day from Sigma IX. If you want a green candidate vote for the man dressed a fox....

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The man dressed as a fox bowed out of the by-election because it was all getting a bit too silly. The only Fox left is Laurence Fox who doesn't actually dress as a fox which is disappointing.

He did put forward a green policy re solar panels but that was suggested by a ten year old...

HelpMeGetThrough · 10/08/2026 17:16

Glad that I haven’t seen anyone comment “Farage can get in the bin”.

Jane143 · 10/08/2026 17:13

Whoever gets in needs to sort Clacton-on-Sea out. I was there at the carnival and the violence and litter outside McDonald’s after was frightening. Kids were filming a big fight

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Darker · 10/08/2026 17:07

Uricon2 · 10/08/2026 14:29

He's excellent on The Rest is Politics podcast with Alaistair Campbell and Rory Stewart.

ETA They've apparently invited Farage on many times but he refused. No way is he going to be brave enough to be interviewed by those two!

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I’ve just watched the whole thing. I had seen clips before. Really good.

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Uricon2 · 10/08/2026 16:21

randomchap · 10/08/2026 15:30

Rumour has it that Farage was advised that resigning and standing for re-election would get rid of the probe.

He was misinformed, and if he gets back in then the probe into that £5 million will just restart.

Complete waste of money

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His standard of Parliamentary literacy is about as good as his abilities as a constituency MP.A phrase of my old grandmother's came to mind today which I think sums him up perfectly. Spiv.

Basically, he's stuffed either way, thankfully.

I can honestly say I've never wanted to see a Britiish politician go as much in my life, and that includes Thatch, who was many things I loathed but wasn't on the take and unfit for public office.

HoppityBun · 10/08/2026 15:32

randomchap · 10/08/2026 15:30

Rumour has it that Farage was advised that resigning and standing for re-election would get rid of the probe.

He was misinformed, and if he gets back in then the probe into that £5 million will just restart.

Complete waste of money

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Complete waste of money

Although not, unfortunately, his money.

randomchap · 10/08/2026 15:30

Scattery · 10/08/2026 13:59

Utter waste of taxpayer money for Farage to call a byelection instead of actually answering questions about that dodgy £5 million donation. As amusing as Binface is, there are enough stupid/hateful people in Clacton that Farage will sadly get back in and be able to crow about his "victory."

Rumour has it that Farage was advised that resigning and standing for re-election would get rid of the probe.

He was misinformed, and if he gets back in then the probe into that £5 million will just restart.

Complete waste of money

NewAgain26 · 10/08/2026 15:29

I'm not local to Clacton so have no opinion on any of it really. But I did just last week visit the area and I was quite taken a-back by how many pro NIgel and Reform posters and flags I saw all over the place.

I've heard commentators on TV and social media talk about how the shear number of candidates is only going to split the anti Farage vote and he will probably get back in on that basis.

pouletvous · 10/08/2026 15:25

Come on binface

if all the non farage supporters come and and vote, he could win!

paddleboardingmum · 10/08/2026 15:22

Can you imagine Nige's face having to shake a bin's handle.

I think he would flounce off saying it was an establishment stitch up or something like that.

ThatJadeLion · 10/08/2026 14:36

Can you imagine Nige's face having to shake a bin's handle. He HAS to win.

AprilMizzel · 10/08/2026 14:35

Scattery · 10/08/2026 13:59

Utter waste of taxpayer money for Farage to call a byelection instead of actually answering questions about that dodgy £5 million donation. As amusing as Binface is, there are enough stupid/hateful people in Clacton that Farage will sadly get back in and be able to crow about his "victory."

I did read the costs have been higher than usual becuase there are so many candiates - higher printing costs.

The longest ballot in British electoral history

If Farage does win - the parlimetary committee will re-start the investigation and one possible outcome is another by election.

A long sheet of paper sits on wood-topped tables, with various boxes printed on it. A yellow tape measure is extended parallel to the paper.

Clacton by-election ballot list costing four times more

The list of 34 candidates standing in the Clacton by-election is nearly a metre long.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyem5lg78qo

Tribellor · 10/08/2026 14:34

Uricon2 · 10/08/2026 14:29

He's excellent on The Rest is Politics podcast with Alaistair Campbell and Rory Stewart.

ETA They've apparently invited Farage on many times but he refused. No way is he going to be brave enough to be interviewed by those two!

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“Cheeky man” - that bit got me for some reason 😂

Uricon2 · 10/08/2026 14:29

He's excellent on The Rest is Politics podcast with Alaistair Campbell and Rory Stewart.

ETA They've apparently invited Farage on many times but he refused. No way is he going to be brave enough to be interviewed by those two!

Binnyforthewin · 10/08/2026 14:01

Womanofcustard · 10/08/2026 13:53

That plane flying round and round to make a symbol won’t be any help with global warming!

I'm note sure Binface has ever put forward any green credentials. He "literally" flies billons of miles in each day from Sigma IX. If you want a green candidate vote for the man dressed a fox....

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Darker · 10/08/2026 14:00

@Womanofcustard I expect the pilot would be flying around anyway.
I imagine that as a Space Warrior, Count Binface also uses a fair bit of fuel in his intergalactic travels.

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Scattery · 10/08/2026 13:59

Utter waste of taxpayer money for Farage to call a byelection instead of actually answering questions about that dodgy £5 million donation. As amusing as Binface is, there are enough stupid/hateful people in Clacton that Farage will sadly get back in and be able to crow about his "victory."

Likeiloveyou · 10/08/2026 13:57

Vote Binface!

MissyB1 · 10/08/2026 13:55

I think pretty much the whole of the UK would be happy if he won, we need something to cheer us all up!

Womanofcustard · 10/08/2026 13:53

That plane flying round and round to make a symbol won’t be any help with global warming!