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Activist of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (1954-1981)

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    Farage reclaims Clacton seat with 22,239 votes, defeating Count Binface in boycotted by-election

    Nigel Farage won 22,239 votes in the Clacton-on-Sea by-election on August 14, 2026, defeating satirical candidate Count Binface and returning to Westminster after resigning in July over undeclared donation scandals.

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