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Count Binface reveals decision on whether he’ll stand in by-election for Starmer’s old seat

Count Binface reveals decision on whether he’ll stand in by-election for Starmer’s old seat
The Independent UK Wednesday 16 September 2026, 09:17 UTC By Holly Patrick 1 min read
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Independent TV Showing now | News 01:12 Count Binface reveals decision on whether he’ll stand in by-election for Starmer’s old seat Count Binface has announced whether he is standing as a candidate to succeed Sir Keir Starmer in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. It comes after the comedy candidate came second to Nigel Farage in August’s Clacton contest. Some 15 candidates are standing to succeed the former prime minister.

Independent TV Showing now | News 01:12 Count Binface reveals decision on whether he’ll stand in by-election for Starmer’s old seat Count Binface has announced whether he is standing as a candidate to succeed Sir Keir Starmer in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. It comes after the comedy candidate came second to Nigel Farage in August’s Clacton contest. Some 15 candidates are standing to succeed the former prime minister. A full list of all the challengers has been published here. The by-election was triggered after Sir Keir announced he would stand down as MP for the London constituency when Parliament returned on 1 September.
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