Count Binface, the self-styled intergalactic space warrior, has received nearly 10,000 votes in the Clacton by-election, his best performance yet.
The much-photographed election veteran was the main rival to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in an election race caused by Farage resigning, only to run again – which sparked a mass boycott by the other main UK parties.
Farage has re-won his seat, receiving more than 22,000 votes in Clacton, on the Essex coast.
Binface received 26.9% of the vote while Farage won 63.3%. Binface had his highest share yet with 9,455 votes, having lost to no fewer than three prime ministers, and one who later became prime minister, in previous attempts.
But how many votes has he previously received? And where does he fit into the British tradition of spoofing politicians?