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Richard Toye

The New Daily

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Count Binface is no joke – fringe candidates can change politics

Britain’s eccentric election candidates are easy to dismiss as comic relief. History suggests they can expose public discontent, influence results...

11.08.2026 20

Pearls and Irritations

Richard Toye

Why UK’s ‘joke’ candidates should be taken seriously

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s decision to resign his Clacton seat and force a by-election, amid scrutiny over his personal finances, has produced...

08.08.2026 30

The New Daily

Richard Toye