The author of that article has not taken into account the military, political or economic situations that led to the UK taking part in the MRCA or the requirements that led to it. In addition he seems dazzled by the capabilities of American aircraft.
And to say that the Tornado did nothing for the UK's aerospace industry as we are now buying the F-35 is ridiculous. May as well say the same about the Sopwith Camel, the Spitfire and the Canberra.