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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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MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 08:38

sittingonabeach · 04/09/2026 07:36

Will Reform be running scared of the police?

Why ?

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Darker · 04/09/2026 08:48

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c86xj5z7x61o

@MyKittyKatty all explained here.

Farage was at the same meeting. I’m not sure he could plead ignorance in any subsequent investigation.

But it’s good to see him in Clacton.

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Two senior Reform UK officials step down after Channel 4 report

The party has launched an investigation after undercover filming by the broadcaster.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c86xj5z7x61o

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MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 09:43

Darker · 04/09/2026 08:48

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c86xj5z7x61o

@MyKittyKatty all explained here.

Farage was at the same meeting. I’m not sure he could plead ignorance in any subsequent investigation.

But it’s good to see him in Clacton.

Let's await the result of the report shall we?

BIossomtoes · 04/09/2026 12:39

MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 09:43

Let's await the result of the report shall we?

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We don’t need a report. I’ve watched the evidence with my own eyes.

MissyB1 · 04/09/2026 12:41

MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 09:43

Let's await the result of the report shall we?

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Dont forget the police investigation.

MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 13:33

BIossomtoes · 04/09/2026 12:39

We don’t need a report. I’ve watched the evidence with my own eyes.

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Well, unless you are a spokesperson for the Met Police, that doesn't count for a lot, does it?

MyKittyKatty · 04/09/2026 13:34

MissyB1 · 04/09/2026 12:41

Dont forget the police investigation.

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Which hasn't been started yet....

Uricon2 · 04/09/2026 13:51

Reform has denied any wrongdoing and said it had "been the target of a hoax perpetuated by foreign-funded climate change activists".

Always 'them others', isn't it? I'm expecting them to start blaming the population of Sigma IX before long.

BIossomtoes · 04/09/2026 13:51

Yet being the operative word.

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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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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!

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.

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?

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/

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 ?

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Darker · 04/09/2026 14:25

How is this misinformation?

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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’?

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.

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 14:42

hedgeknight · 04/09/2026 14:41

What misinformation?

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About a fictitious investigation.

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

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.

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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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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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