The Guardian Australia
·australia
·3 hours ago
Binface, foxes and raving loonies: the UK’s proud history of costumed candidates
Labour party veteran Andy Burnham won the Makerfield byelection on Thursday, facing off against novelty candidates including Count Binface. The comedic candidate received just 95 votes, losing his £500 deposit. British elections often feature bizarre outfits and humorous policies, highlighting a cultural tendency to satirize politics.
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