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Count Binface to perform at Fringe after by-election defeat

Count Binface to perform at Fringe after by-election defeat
BBC Scotland Friday 14 August 2026, 13:56 UTC 1 min read
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The alter ego of comedian Jon Harvey finished second to Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.

The alter ego of comedian Jon Harvey finished second to Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.
Binface (ORG) Jon Harvey (PERSON) Nigel Farage (PERSON) Clacton (ORG)
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