Beard Liberation Front
2nd April
Contact BLF Organiser Keith Flett 07803 167266
Hirsute campaigners to take decision on standing in Hartlepool By-Election
The Beard Liberation Front, the informal network of beard wearers, has said that its political committee will meet on Easter Monday to make a final decision on whether it will stand a candidate in the Hartlepool By-Election on May 6th.
The BLF usually prefers to campaign in By-Elections rather than stand candidates but looks at them on a case by case basis.
A key concern is always to avoid do anything that will lead to a victory by the Tory Party candidate. While more Tory MPs have grown beards in recent times, the party remains distinctly un-beard friendly in key areas such as promoting a more equal and diverse Britain.
The campaigners say it is seeking to establish whether declared candidates have beard friendly policies. Whether or not they wear a beard is not a factor.
BLF Organiser Keith Flett said, we firmly believe that beards are an electoral issue. There has not been a Prime Minister with a beard since 1902 and there is little sign that there will be one anytime soon.
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