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The public back Binface but Farage only likely to extend his majority as Clacton goes to the polls in farcical by-election that sees 34 on the ballot sheet
The Daily Mail emphasizes the "farcical" nature of the election and public support for Binface, while The Independent focuses on Farage's "showdown" and his aim for "Westminster re
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What happenedAs the people of Clacton head to the polls, 37 per cent of Britons want joke candidate Count Binface to be elected its MP - with just 32 per cent backing Mr Farage.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Farage set for Count Binface showdown in Clacton by-election as he aims for Westminster r...". The right frames it as "The public back Binface but Farage only likely to extend his majority as Clacton goes to...".
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Left / center-leftFarage set for Count Binface showdown in Clacton by-election as he aims for Westminster return
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Right / center-rightThe public back Binface but Farage only likely to extend his majority as Clacton goes to the polls in farcical by-election that s...
The public back Binface but Farage only likely to extend his majority as Clacton goes to the polls in farcical by-election that sees 34 on the ballot sheet
public back Binfacefarcical by-election34 on the ballot sheetextend his majority
As the people of Clacton head to the polls, 37 per cent of Britons want joke candidate Count Binface to be elected its MP - with just 32 per cent backing Mr Farage.
