WEBF,
I personally find it a disgustingly political piece of work. I am shocked that someone I had held in such high regard from his scholarly works has stooped to the level of fairground barker for the Tory party. I was aware of his affiliations however in the past he has managed to maintain a tight rein on his horses in this respect. Personally I will be unlikely to read anymore of his publications as a result of this article.
Cheers
BHR