A renowned celebrity hairdresser, known for serving politicians and royalty, has joined a growing movement that is denying Labour MPs access to services across the nation. This decision comes in response to a budget that the hairdresser believes is detrimental to small businesses. The salon owner, Michael Van Clarke, opened his establishment in Marylebone in 1988 and has been vocal about the challenges faced by the industry due to rising taxes and costs, which have left salons with no room for error. Van Clarke expressed his support for the initiative, stating that he believes the lives of Labour MPs should be impacted in the same way their policies affect small businesses. He added that while he doesn't think all Labour MPs are inherently evil, many are naive and ideologically misguided. Van Clarke's stance has sparked a debate, with Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride acknowledging the frustration but expressing disappointment that hairdressers are being forced to take a stand against the government. The movement, which includes pubs and now hairdressers, is using protest signs in shop windows to make their message clear: they are refusing to do business with Labour MPs until their concerns are addressed.
