Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.

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Our reporter Amelia Nierenberg describes how the right-wing British political leader Nigel Farage, who is seeking re-election to Parliament, faces an unconventional opponent: Count Binface.

As comics like Ania Magliano return to the festival for the first time since the show became a surprise hit, audiences are pouring in to catch them.

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Here lies Dobby, a free elf. There will be no electricity cables in sight.

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