A CELEBRITY hairdresser trusted by politicians and royalty has joined a growing revolt that is seeing Labour MPs refused service across the country.
Michael Van Clarke said he would now turn away Cabinet ministers in protest at a Budget he says is crushing small businesses.
His move comes after more than 1,000 pubs barred Labour MPs over higher business rates under Rachel Reeves.
Van Clarke, whose salon opened in Marylebone in 1988, said years of rising taxes and costs have left salons with no margin for error.
He told The Sun: “We have a history of looking after senior party members on both sides but I fully support this latest initiative.
“I feel the lives of Labour MPs should be hindered and diminished like they are doing to ours.
“I don’t think they are all evil. Most are just naive and ideologically stupid.
“If the entire country refuses to do business with them perhaps they will get the message.”
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride said: “I’m sorry to see hairdressers being forced to make a stand against this anti-business Government but I’m not surprised.
“Labour gave the clear message that business rates in our high streets would be coming down. Now the truth is cutting through hard with many small businesses hanging on by a thread.”
It comes as the Mail on Sunday first reported hairdressers and barbers were now following pubs in banning Labour MPs, with protest signs appearing in shop windows.
