Blow for Nigel Farage as Brits say they would back Count Binface in Clacton by-election as Reform chief now faces competition from fresh rivals including a fox and a fishfinger

Mr Farage dismissed concerns that he could end up being seen as a joke figure over the Clacton by-election after all the main parties refused to field candidates Mr Farage dismissed concerns that he could end up being seen as a joke figure over the Clacton by-election after all the main parties refused to field candidates