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What to Know About Thursday’s Special Election in Clacton: Farage vs. Binface

What to Know About Thursday’s Special Election in Clacton: Farage vs. Binface
NYT World Thursday 13 August 2026, 04:01 UTC By Michael D. Shear 1 min read
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform U.K., at a rally for the party in Wymondham, England, last month.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform U.K., at a rally for the party in Wymondham, England, last month. [Image text:] BRITAIN NEEDS REFORM REFORM UK
Clacton (ORG) Farage (PERSON) Binface Nigel Farage (PERSON) U.K. (LOCATION) Wymondham (LOCATION) England (LOCATION)
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