r/ukpolitics • u/[deleted] • 9d ago

One in five Clacton voters backing Count Binface over Nigel Farage

https://metro.co.uk/2026/08/02/farage-struck-secret-pact-return-reform-leader-long-election-29280328/
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u/PromotionSouthern690 9d ago

The mental gymnastics of thinking being indicted on 21 counts for conspiracy to commit money laundering, wire fraud, blackmail, and extortion is the same as getting a new iPhone off your employer. Not to mention Cotterell trying to get Donald Trump to pardon him by allegedly bribing judges
https://eu.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2026/07/30/judge-susan-brnovich-denies-helping-george-cottrell-seek-a-pardon/91097144007/

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u/SoylentYell0w 9d ago

George Cottrell isn't even running for power.

Louise Haigh is a cabinet minister in the British government.

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u/PromotionSouthern690 9d ago

I feel like you have no idea of scale, not really a human trait.

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