Nigel Farage celebrates victory over Count Binface

Aug 14, 2026, 4:05 AM3 min

Far-right populist politician Nigel Farage has won one of the most unusual by-elections in recent history in the UK. He was up against more than 30 independent candidates, among them a comedian known as Count Binface. But his victory party may be cut short as scrutiny continues over donations.

Far-right populist politician Nigel Farage has won one of the most unusual by-elections in recent history in the UK.
He was up against more than 30 independent candidates, among them a comedian known as Count Binface.
But his victory party may be cut short as scrutiny continues over donations.

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