The Reform UK leader stood down amid a series of financial allegations, but has confirmed that he will contest the seat on August 13.However, a number of other leading parties have confirmed that they will not be standing a candidate in the race.Mr Farage has faced a wave of criticism and mockery for his decision to quit Parliament, led by Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham. And amid the political frenzy, bookies have seen a jump in bets for his potential rival for the seat - Count Binface.The independent candidate, who has stood previously in many high-profile by-elections, could do surprisingly well in the absence of the main parties, in what would be another blow to the Reform leader. Polling expert and Tory peer Lord Hayward told The Standard: “It could be a triple embarrassment.“F