Nigel Farage vs Count Binface: The Clacton by-election explained

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Nigel Farage will compete with a record 33 other candidates in the Clacton by-election, despite several political parties refusing to stand. The Reform UK leader triggered the by-election in what he called a "people versus the establishment” contest, protesting against media and parliamentary scrutiny of his finances. Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party have all boycotted the by-election and said they will not be putting forward a candidate. However, the public will still have 34 people to choose from when they head to polling stations on August 13, Tendring District Council confirmed. In this episode of What You Need To Know, ITV News reporter Lorna Shaddick looks at why the Clacton by-election is unlike any other in British history. Here is a full list of candidates in the Clacton by-election: - Joseph 77 (Independent) - Adham Alkhatip (The Forward Party) - Count Binface (Count Binface Party) - Nick The Incredible Flying Brick (The Official Mons

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