Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will face a field of 33 rival candidates in the upcoming Clacton by-election, a record number for the contest. Among the contenders is comic candidate Count Binface, alongside numerous independent and party-affiliated individuals.
The significant number of candidates underscores the unusual nature of the by-election, particularly as the main Westminster parties have opted not to field candidates, with some dismissing the contest as a stunt. Farage, a prominent figure in UK politics, is seeking to secure a seat in Parliament.
The full list of candidates includes individuals representing various parties and a substantial number of independents. Candidates range from Joseph (Independent) and Adham Alkhatip (The Forward Party) to Laurence Fox (The Reclaim Party) and John Stevens (Rejoin EU). Other notable contenders include Nick The Incredible Flying Brick and Howling Laud Hope from The Official Monster Raving Loony Party, as well as Baron Von Thunderclap.
The by-election is scheduled to take place on August 13. The large slate of candidates presents a unique electoral landscape for the Clacton constituency.