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Witzend Thu 09-Jul-26 18:54:29

Love it!

WithNobsOnIt Sat 11-Jul-26 15:46:04

Just read up on this so called Count Binface character aka Jonathan Harvey.

Supposed to be a scriptwriter by trade. Must know people in the media then. And is probably being paid to do this naff act.

I think Binface sounds like a posh silly, Public School Six Former. A sort of Monty Python Dalek crossed with the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz.

Not funny. Comes across as a complete knob.

Maybe Binface could do us all a favour. And bin himself at the nearest recycling.centre.

Babamaman Sat 11-Jul-26 15:44:15

So would I - it would shut the arrogant, narcissistic lot up! Please please Clacton vote for binface - pleeeeeeaaasssee

cc Sat 11-Jul-26 15:30:59

Yes, I heard Count Binface being interviewed recently and he's no slouch.
It's a shame that the two other candidates are splitting the vote, it would be great if Farage bit the dust.

sunglow12 Sat 11-Jul-26 15:30:25

I’m planning to go to Clacton and see him in action as not so far from where I live . Hope he wins!

grizzlybear27 Sat 11-Jul-26 14:38:45

Is anyone aware, of just how left wing this comedian is.

Wyllow3 Sat 11-Jul-26 14:14:50

Welcome newcomers,

but to be fair, you would need to read back over a number of threads through time to realise that there are a whole variety of pretty sophisticated views and debate from many parts of the political spectrum including well for example at the time of the election really strong representations from all sides.

And you'd have to read the many threads that jumped onto Starmer in the early days to realise your critique is very one sided and to be frank, using an old and such a well worn label ("woke") it isn't now being used a lot, its over use has negated its original punch.

To realise that this thread is a bit of a summer holiday thread at something clearly so ludicrous that it is risible and is being enjoyed as such.

vintageclassics Sat 11-Jul-26 14:09:34

Best post I've seen is

Fartrage is a has Bin!

Thought it most appropriate BinFace for the win!

Allgone21 Sat 11-Jul-26 14:05:21

State of the country you already have one.

Ukelady1 Sat 11-Jul-26 14:05:02

Yes, I think that’s the only answer. I’ll strum - you sing. Land of Hope and Glory?

GANNET Sat 11-Jul-26 13:55:13

So glad they all have time to mess about - anyone would the think that the country was fine. We need proper politicians with integrity.

Grandmama Sat 11-Jul-26 13:53:23

I'd definitely vote for Binface. I wish the other candidates would stand down so there might be a chance of defeating NF.

greyfur Sat 11-Jul-26 13:52:18

Ukelady1

I joined this forum only recently. I was delighted to find it and thought it would be nice to read items from other grannies. Instead, I wonder whether most of you are aware that you come over as a load of bigoted, woke, lefties? Maybe you’re not all like that but it is disappointing that the forum is being used like this.

Strum a cheery tune.

Ukelady1 Sat 11-Jul-26 13:49:58

I joined this forum only recently. I was delighted to find it and thought it would be nice to read items from other grannies. Instead, I wonder whether most of you are aware that you come over as a load of bigoted, woke, lefties? Maybe you’re not all like that but it is disappointing that the forum is being used like this.

Sarnia Fri 10-Jul-26 21:54:22

Maremia

Vote Binface!

Indeed! I hope voters come out in force for Binface. Hilarious if Farage lost his seat. Serves him right.

Dickens Fri 10-Jul-26 21:46:30

Wyllow3

And serious discussions heard on R4 today about actually dealing with what Farage makes most fuss about - irregular migration, and he tries to throw spanners in the works.

*How exactly do his actions benefit the people of Clacton*

Farage is first and foremost, a free-market libertarian.

The economically disadvantaged 'have nots' in his deprived constituency should dwell on that before they vote him back again. Maybe look at the 'brutal' American model of Capitalism, of which he's a proponent, before casting their vote for this 'man-of-the-people'.

If they believe that stopping-the-boats will result in a redistribution of finances to the public services and benefits that maybe quite a few rely on, they are going to be disappointed.

Chocolatelovinggran Fri 10-Jul-26 21:17:45

fancythat, Mr Farage has not offered his constituents the opportunity to engage with him online, either .
I fail to see how meetings in zoom pose a potential security risk to Mr Farage.

Cossy Fri 10-Jul-26 21:02:10

Fallingstar

Well said Dickens 20.08.
What issues has he raised for the people of Clacton, how has he championed their lot in life??
This ‘People versus the establishment’ fight is a total joke and is the self same platform Trump used. Meanwhile Trump and his family are benefitting financially from the war in Iran and Farage has millions donated to his own self by dubious donors.
Yeah some Robin Hood!

It’s utterly sickening (imo!)

Cossy Fri 10-Jul-26 21:00:41

Wyllow3

IMO it shows nothing of the kind, it is yet more whipping up division, and was utterly, completely, unnecessary.

The other parties have enough on their plate - tackling at last the care system, all trying their other crucial issues like the NHS facing the summer - Trumps effectively creating an oil crisis and prices maybe affected for all of us in the winter -

rather than engage in this childish self-whining and grandiosity and demanding that all join in!

👏👏👏

Cossy Fri 10-Jul-26 20:58:51

fancythat

Yes, security

And how he holds surgeries is either on this thread or on one of the others.

If the A Widdecombe maybe murder is because of her being an MP[or Reform], he wont be the only MP very bothered by security.

I havent seen the latest news about her.

It’s been made very clear in the press that the Police do not believe this atrocious act of murder of Anne Widdecombe is either political or terrorism.

Speculation is never helpful.

Farage has £5m to spend on security, he appears to have no issues socialising in Frinton or Great Bentley nor jetting off here, there and everywhere.

As I said earlier, if Farage is afraid of fulfilling his entire MP role he should do something else.

He’s too scared to go to the HoC is he to vote ? But not so scared that he can turn up for the televised PMQT?

Honestly…….

Wyllow3 Fri 10-Jul-26 20:30:51

And serious discussions heard on R4 today about actually dealing with what Farage makes most fuss about - irregular migration, and he tries to throw spanners in the works.

How exactly do his actions benefit the people of Clacton

Wyllow3 Fri 10-Jul-26 20:28:51

IMO it shows nothing of the kind, it is yet more whipping up division, and was utterly, completely, unnecessary.

The other parties have enough on their plate - tackling at last the care system, all trying their other crucial issues like the NHS facing the summer - Trumps effectively creating an oil crisis and prices maybe affected for all of us in the winter -

rather than engage in this childish self-whining and grandiosity and demanding that all join in!

Witzend Fri 10-Jul-26 20:21:19

Barbadosbelle

Witzend

All very very silly - and about a very important and serious scenario.

The other parties not even putting up a contender for Clacton shows their indifference/distain for the town and its people.

I hope that the people of Clacton go to the Polling Stations in their droves and re-elects NF. Judging by the onscreen interviews I've seen, they appear to have the intelligence and wisdom to do so.
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We will have to agree to differ, Barbadosbelle. I always thought Farage was a nasty little spiv, and I fervently hope this by election will leave him with a lot of egg on his face, and his political career largely in the bin.

Fallingstar Fri 10-Jul-26 20:20:17

Well said Dickens 20.08.
What issues has he raised for the people of Clacton, how has he championed their lot in life??
This ‘People versus the establishment’ fight is a total joke and is the self same platform Trump used. Meanwhile Trump and his family are benefitting financially from the war in Iran and Farage has millions donated to his own self by dubious donors.
Yeah some Robin Hood!

Dickens Fri 10-Jul-26 20:14:34

Have only just tuned in to the news About Ann Widdecombe.

Truly shocking, she didn't deserve that, and should have been safe in her own home.

Oh, goodness, what a world we live in.

Dickens Fri 10-Jul-26 20:08:59

Maremia

On the rare occasions that Farage attended the House of Commons, which issues affecting the Clacton citizens did he raise?

House of Commons: According to parliamentary records, Farage rarely speaks about his seat in Parliament. Across his initial year in office, he mentioned Clacton only four to six times.

www.desmog.com/2026/07/07/nigel-farage-has-mentioned-clacton-only-twice-in-commons-during-past-year/

It's ludicrous that he is coining this resignation for re-election as a 'people versus the establishment' fight - in one of the most deprived areas of England, just how much does he have in common with the people of Clacton?

If he's re-elected, is he going to fight with 'the people' to improve their lot in life?

I'm tired of his victimhood - he's provocative and controversial, and proud of it, so of course he will be held to account for the things he says and does. Or doesn't do.