Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election that's been denounced as a stunt

A special election in Clacton pits Nigel Farage against independents, satirists, and jokers led by Count Binface. Farage triggered the contest after quitting his seat to address questions concerning his finances, though he did not receive opposition from the major political parties as expected. The race features a record 34 candidates, and low turnout is anticipated due to summer holidays and heatwave conditions.