Polls open as Count Binface takes on Nigel Farage in English byelection

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Count Binface, the alter ego of comedian Jon Harvey, is taking on Nigel Farage after his resignation triggered a byelection in the English town of Clacton. Known as an ‘intergalactic space warrior,’ Binface will take on the Reform UK party leader in a vote which has attracted widespread attention for its satirical nature. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnews Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Subscribe to CBC News on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6MSjH9Bb63S9tbQa1Y Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and na

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