Count Binface, resistance against Tories and advocate for electoral reform, joins the podcast to discuss standing against Theresa May and Boris Johnson, junking First Past the Post for PR, and reusing the best policies from across the galaxy.
Count Binface entered Earth politics because he saw it as an opportunity to bring decent opposition to the deranged nation.
Count Binface aims to bring proportional representation and cooperative politics to the forefront, advocating for change in the UK political system.
Deep dives
Count Benface's Origins and Motivation
Count Benface, the benevolent ruler of Sigma 9 and the entire Sigma quadrant, explains his decision to get involved in Earth politics. He first intercepted distress signals from Earth during the 2017 general election and recognized the nation's need for decent opposition. Seeing the United Kingdom as a prime opportunity to make a difference, he took on Theresa May in the Battle of Magnet Leisure Center. From there, Count Benface's interest in UK politics grew, and he saw it as a chance to elbow his way into the most deranged nation's governance.
Count Benface's Private Life and Upbringing
Count Benface reflects on his upbringing as a binling on Sigma 9. Raised with the belief that he is the best, he carries that confidence across the galaxy. Count Benface shares a nursery rhyme from his childhood and describes his journey as a political figure, from standing as Lord Buckethead in 2017 to running in the London mayoral election. Despite his protective privacy, he engages with Earth politicians and voters, aiming to bring proportional representation and cooperative politics to the forefront.
Count Benface's Political Battles and Victories
Count Benface discusses his political battles and victories, highlighting his campaigns against Boris Johnson and his success in gaining over 92,000 votes in the London mayoral election. While acknowledging that victory is subjective, Count Benface emphasizes his impact on shaping politics, pointing out Boris Johnson's subsequent removal from power. He also touches on his stance on energy crisis solutions and his willingness to enter into coalitions with different parties while demanding to be the Prime Minister. Count Benface concludes by expressing his concerns about current political leaders and their impact on the nation.
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How would an alien fix Britain? We hear from Count Binface, who resisted the urge to vapourise Alex Andreou despite some tough questions. The Count discusses standing against Tories like Theresa May (as Lord Buckethead) and Boris Johnson, why he’d junk First Past the Post for PR, plus his book, WHAT ON EARTH?.
“I was passing Earth and it seemed to be the most deranged planet of the lot.” – Count Binface
“The Brits play the game, and occasionally write down things.” – Count Binface
“You don't have to be a human being to stand for election.” – Count Binface
“As a Recyclon, I hope to reuse the best policies from across the galaxy.” – Count Binface
Written and presented by Alex Andreou. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis. Producers: Jacob Archbold, Jelena Sofronijevic and Alex Rees. Assistant producer: Kasia Tomasiewicz. Audio production by Jade Bailey. Music: Kenny Dickinson. Group editor: Andrew Harrison. Artwork: James Parrett. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.