Nigel Farage says he is treating Binface by-election as “real election”

Nigel Farage says he is taking the by-election he is contesting “deadly serious” and argues it should be treated as a genuine vote rather than a stunt. He makes the comments after his decision to stand in the race puts him against Count Binface, a candidate who appears in public wearing a bin costume. In his remarks, Farage criticizes both major parties, saying Labour and the Conservatives are showing “contempt for the electorate.” He frames the contest as an election involving “real people,” contrasting it with perceptions that the matchup is primarily novelty. The available reporting centers on Farage’s statements and the unusual nature of the candidate lineup, with Binface’s bin-dressed appearance defining the public attention around the contest. No further details about polling, campaign issues, or election officials’ statements are included in the provided material.