He dared to challenge leftist orthodoxy, however and was utterly vilified for his pains.
The man was a mild-mannered icon in the fightback against the wild extremism of marxists who had inveigled their way into positions of power - many under the direct tutelage of The Labour Party.
For readers overseas or too young to recall this furore, may I invite you to to follow the link below - it is a true eyeopener!
RIP.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2099068/A-prophet-sacrificed-appease-mob.html