After the announcement that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage would quit his Clacton constituency and stand in a by-election, the serial election candidate Count Binface posted online: “Game on, Nige.”

Jonathan Harvey, the man who dresses as a bin, spoke to BBC Breakfast.

He is one of few people saying he will run against Farage in the contest after Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats all said they would not field candidates.

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A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe.

Devon and Cornwall Police say a white British male is in custody after the 78-year-old was found at her home on Thursday with serious injuries.

The incident is not being treated as terrorism and police say there is “no information” to suggest it was politically motivated.

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Singer Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75.

A statement on her official website said: “Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for.”

The Welsh singer was known for hits such as Holding Out for a Hero and Total Eclipse of the Heart.

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