Count Binface has argued that the royal family should give up Buckingham Palace, claiming they do not even like living there. Speaking on The Independent’s In The Room, the satirical political candidate linked the suggestion to the UK housing crisis and his support for homelessness charity Shelter.

His manifesto includes a pledge to build “at least one affordable house”, presented humorously but rooted in concern about homelessness. He said the royal family could help ease the housing crisis, though the clip does not set out a detailed proposal or estimate of its potential impact.