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Bin face's manifesto.

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MissAdventure Mon 27-Jul-26 17:49:22

immediately crashing

His full manifesto reads as follows:

I will boost the region’s economy, prestige and fame.
I will cut your taxes, and raise everyone else’s.
Bus fares to be capped at £1.99, and 99 Flake ice-creams to cost no more than 99p.
I promise to spend more time in Clacton-on-Sea than in Washington DC, and to champion the area.
MPs who resign mid-parliament to be barred from the resulting by-election.
MPs who change party mid-parliament to be forced to face a by-election.
I pledge to build at least one affordable house.
Arcade grabber games to be made fairer so players actually have a chance to win.
Oil and gas companies to pay for solar panels for everyone. (From Jack, aged 10)
Regeneration of Walton Pier so it is just as great as Clacton Pier.
A windfall tax on cosy crime novels written (or 'written') by celebrities.
Potholes to be filled, using copies of the 2024 Labour Party Manifesto.
Parliament to be moved to my new Bin HQ, in Weeley, while the Palace of Westminster is restored.
People who drive past Clacton station with annoyingly loud exhausts to lose their licence.
I will not accept £5million gifts from crypto billionaires (on Earth).
A referendum on whether Pluto should regain its planet status.
The hand-dryer in the gents’ toilet at the Great Himalayas restaurant, Southport to be moved to a more sensible position.
Wayne Rooney to be new expert summariser for the BBC at Eurovision.
Count Binface to represent the UK at Eurovision 2027, with Clacton hosting Eurovision 2028.
I stand by my past manifestos: Ceefax, speakerphones, nationalising Adele, renaming HS2 ‘FFS!’, the hand-dryer at the Crown and Treaty, I’ve got it covered.

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MissAdventure Mon 27-Jul-26 17:51:59

He's tipped to be runner up, behind the reform party

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Parsley3 Mon 27-Jul-26 17:56:22

Is he leader of the Refuse Party? I hope the voters don't get confused.

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MissAdventure Mon 27-Jul-26 17:57:18

grin

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Maremia Mon 27-Jul-26 18:17:08

I do hope he takes out the trash.

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Maremia Mon 27-Jul-26 18:18:25

Will they do as KB has suggested, and screen a debate between the Candidates?

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GrannyGravy13 Mon 27-Jul-26 18:20:18

Yes his manifesto is funny.

In my opinion it is making a mockery of the people of Clacton, as is Nigel Farage with his resignation which has caused this by-election. Which he has compounded by standing again…

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Maremia Mon 27-Jul-26 18:27:58

I doubt he expected to have so much coverage.
I doubt Farage expected that either.

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Casdon Mon 27-Jul-26 18:31:36

Maremia

Will they do as KB has suggested, and screen a debate between the Candidates?

I actually think they should do, because behind the jokes, Binface is no fool, and probably does have serious points to make, as do other candidates. In fairness to him, his aim is to make fun of politics in the UK, not to disrespect the people of Clacton.

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JaneJudge Mon 27-Jul-26 18:34:48

what will happen if he gets voted in? because surely he stands a chance?

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MollyNew Mon 27-Jul-26 18:39:28

I'd vote for him just for his policies on Eurovision.

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MissAdventure Mon 27-Jul-26 18:40:32

If he's so clever, I assume he has a serious manifesto somewhere.
It remains to be seen thus far.

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Witzend Mon 27-Jul-26 18:42:58

JaneJudge

what will happen if he gets voted in? because surely he stands a chance?

He’s said that if elected he’d move to Clacton and do his duty as MP. He’s already laid out promises as to e.g. holding surgeries - a thing Farage has never apparently bothered with - replying to letters/emails within a certain time, etc.

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Oreo Mon 27-Jul-26 18:45:09

I’m with him on the ice cream, in my own manifesto I would have two packs of ice lollies of choice per person per week given free on the NHS all Summer long to everyone.🤭

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Wyllow3 Mon 27-Jul-26 18:46:37

Has to be Adele for me.

If he gets in it will be just amazing grin

Yes there is a good mind in there.
I'm sure most people in Clacton "get" the humour very well except dyed in the wool Reform?
He'll mop up the vote of those fed up with the system. It would be good to have a Vox pop in Clacton to see what folks say.

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LemonJam Mon 27-Jul-26 18:50:23

He’s an intelligent man- if voted in he has the skills to represent Clacton residents and be present.

I would really like to see a by election Question Time programme held in Clacton as was the case for Makerfield with Farage, Count Bin Face and several other contenders perhaps drawn from a hat ( there are so many of them!). That would be interesting 🤞

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valdali Mon 27-Jul-26 21:35:36

I really wish Spitting Image was still on - would love to see their sketches of this by-election!
Serious stuff like Q Time - no, Farage doesn't deserve the airtime.

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FriedGreenTomatoes2 Mon 27-Jul-26 21:41:08

Potholes to be filled using copies of the 2024 Labour Party manifesto - brilliant.

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FriedGreenTomatoes2 Mon 27-Jul-26 21:43:35

Quite amusing, to be fair, for the bin to have his HQ in Weeley.

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grumppa Mon 27-Jul-26 21:52:36

He would have my vote.

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StoneofDestiny Mon 27-Jul-26 21:59:24

I’d vote for him to keep Farage out. How anybody in Clacton could vote for Farage after his resignation stunt, his lack of interest in Clacton and the fact nothing has improved in Clacton since he was their MP is beyond a sane minds thinking.
Add to that his Brexit lies, his financial ‘dealings’ and links to the agitating far right groups causing mayhem in our communities - voting binface is by far the saner option.

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Sarnia Mon 27-Jul-26 22:02:55

Come on Clacton, make history.

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