Count Binface

thumb Jonathan David Harvey, also known as Count Binface, is a British comedian and perennial candidate perennial novelty candidate. Binface is an "independent space warrior" who wears a large bin-shaped helmet. Harvey previously stood as a similar character, Lord Buckethead, but was forced to create a new character due to a dispute with Todd Durham, who owns the Buckethead character. Quotes I will be a unity candidate and pledge to build at least one affordable house. Quoted in "Only Count Binface willing to take on Farage in his ‘fake and pathetic’ by-election", The Independent (07 July, 2026) On my way, Clacton. Quoted in "Betting odds slashed on Count Binface to beat Farage in Clacton by-election", The Independent (08 July, 2026) You do get the occasional novelty candidates. For example, Liberal Democrat. I don't know if you've heard of them, or the Greens. And that's up to them if they want to dress up in silly suits or other assorted menagerie of costumes. That's part of the rich tapestry of democracy. Quoted in "Nigel Farage's only by-election challenger is self-proclaimed space alien Count Binface", CBC (10 July, 2026) Adele. She is a creative powerhouse and a one-woman GDP boost. Which is why I pledge to nationalise her. Response to an interview question: "Which living person do you most admire, and why?" "Count Binface: 'Adele is a creative powerhouse and one-woman GDP boost. Which is why I pledge to nationalize her'", The Guardian, 29 June, 2024. Count Binface, this is Boris Johnson. In response to the question: "What is the worst thing anyone’s said to you?""Count Binface: 'Adele is a creative powerhouse and one-woman GDP boost. Which is why I pledge to nationalise her'", The Guardian, 29 June, 2024. Manifesto pledges for 2026 Clacton by-election 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 housing affordable house. Claw machine 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 annoying loud exhausts to lose their licence. I will not accept £5 million 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 manifestoes: Ceefax, speakerphones, nationalising Adele, renaming HS2 "FFS1", the hand-dryer at the Crown & Treaty, I've got it covered. Quoted from Count Binface reveals manifesto for Clacton by-election, British Comedy Guide, 27 July, 2026 I didn't know old Farage was going to self-detonate Quoted in "Count Binface on Clacton byelection: 'I didn't know old Farage was going to self-detonate'", The Guardian, 8 July, 2026 I have heard [Clacton] is on the sea and I have heard it has got a pier. In fact I was about to abolish it but then someone pointed out that it is a pier, not a peer. Quoted in "Count Binface on Clacton byelection: ‘I didn't know old Farage was going to self-detonate'", The Guardian, 8 July, 2026 You can see why I might court the immigrant vote in fact. I’m the ultimate alien, though I should stress, not an illegal one. Quoted in "Count Binface on Clacton byelection: 'I didn't know old Farage was going to self-detonate'", The Guardian, 8 July, 2026 I'm here to take out the trash. Quoted in "Count Binface wins hearts, if not the election, in bid to defeat Trump ally Nigel Farage in U.K.", CBS News, 14 August 2026 Quotes about Count Binface Count Binface belongs to a proud British tradition – much longer and prouder than any British tradition Nigel Farage can claim to represent – of candidates who exist solely to allow the electorate to express how inadequate they find the other options. "Britain must now unite behind Count Binface", New Statesman (8 July, 2026) Count Binface, you are carrying the hopes of the nation. Don't let us down. Andy Burnham quoted in "Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally" BBC (10 July, 2026) I think it's actually against Labour party rules to endorse another [candidate]. Keir Starmer, quoted in "Count Binface on Clacton byelection: ‘I didn’t know old Farage was going to self-detonate’", The Guardian, 8 July, 2026 External links nm6752709 Jon Harvey X account Category:Living people Category:1980 births Category:Comedians from England Category:Politicians from England