Count Binface wants to run for London mayor

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Count Binface, a “fearless space warrior” who ran against Boris Johnson in last year's general election, has announced his plans to run for mayor of London. Vowing to “take out the trash”, Binface said he is throwing “his bin into the ring” because the race needs “shaking up”. A Gofundme page set up for the prospective candidate has already raised £1,390.

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