Last updated: 1 May 2026
People sometimes ask what Zero Hour's position is during elections: local, devolved, or general. This statement sets out where we stand.
1. Does Zero Hour support any political party?
No. We work with people from across the main political parties, and those who aren't members of any party, to build support for our campaign.
2. Will Zero Hour put up its own election candidates?
No. We seek to persuade political parties, MPs, Peers, councillors, branches, and members to support the Zero Hour campaign.
3. Does Zero Hour support or oppose candidates during elections?
No. We use legitimate means of democratic pressure, lobbying, publicity, meetings, and so on, to persuade candidates to support our campaign. If they do, that doesn't mean we endorse their candidacy. If they don't, that doesn't mean we oppose it.
4. What if a candidate tells voters they support (or oppose) the Zero Hour campaign?
We have no control over what candidates say to the electorate, and we welcome openness from candidates on environmental, education, health, or any other issues. Candidates are entitled to tell voters where they stand, and Zero Hour supporters may press them to do so.
However, if a candidate states or implies that Zero Hour supports (or opposes) their candidacy, we will insist they correct it and, if necessary, publicly point out the error.
5. But surely Zero Hour supporters back some candidates and not others?
Yes, Zero Hour supporters have the same right as anyone to support or oppose electoral candidates. But they cannot claim this means Zero Hour itself supports or opposes any candidate. If they do, we will insist they correct it, and, if necessary, publicly point out the error.
6. What if a Zero Hour supporter stands as a candidate?
Many do, and that is their right as citizens, being a Zero Hour supporter doesn't take that away. However, they cannot then claim that Zero Hour, or any of its supporters or partners, endorses their candidacy. If they do, we will insist they correct it, and, if necessary, publicly point out the error.
