COUNT Binface, the self-described "intergalactic space warrior", has revealed his 20-point manifesto for the Clacton by-election.
A record 34 candidates will be standing in the election, where Count Binface is tipped to be the runner-up behind Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on August 13.
In a post on Twitter/X, revealing his manifesto, Count Binface said: "Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan."
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.