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Count Binface speaks to members of the press last month in Wigan, England. The costumed comedy writer is facing Reform UK co-founder Nigel Farage in a parliamentary election. (Temilade Adelaja/Reuters)

To quell graft allegations, Nigel Farage runs against a man wearing a trash can

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Nigel Farage faces a unique election challenge in Clacton-on-Sea against Count Binface, a costumed comedy writer who wears a trash can helmet, amid corruption allegations. Farage's financial dealings have sparked investigations, and he resigned his seat to force what is essentially a vote of confidence. Major parties declined to field candidates, leaving Binface as a main contender. Farage's political future hangs in the balance.

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