Farage draws record 34 candidates in Clacton by-election
Nigel Farage triggered Thursday's special election in Clacton by quitting his seat last month. All major parties are boycotting the vote, calling it a stunt, leaving a crowded field of independents and smaller parties. Among the 34 candidates, a record number, is satirical figure Count Binface, who is emerging as Farage's main rival.

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