Brian May with Queen performs in concert at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on March 3, 2006. (UPI Photo/Michael Bush) | License Photo

BOURNEMOUTH , England, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Brian May, astrophysicist and guitarist of the British rock band Queen, is considering running for a seat in the British Parliament, a spokesman said.

When not touring with the band, May, 67, works with Common Decency, an organization he began in 2014 to encourage disengaged citizens to vote. He also attained a Ph.D. in astrophysics in 2007. The spokesman noted May has made no firm decision regarding his first run for public office.


"He (May) has been asked on many occasions to stand as an MP (Member of Parliament) and has considered it fully. On most occasions to date he has decided his endeavors in relation to parliament are best served through currently standing MPs. However, as the political climate changes Brian's frustration at a system, that he sees as failing the electorate, may be the deciding factor. The Common Decency campaign has been set up to support the electorate in their decision-making process and once returned from tour Brian will be campaigning with Common Decency."

May is currently touring Europe with Queen.

There is speculation that, if May runs for office, it would be in Dorset, a region of southern England adjacent to the English Channel, where he owns property and has strong familial connections, a local newspaper, the Bournemouth Daily Echo, said Wednesday.