Tim Bale is Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London and an expert on the modern Conservative party. How does he think Anderson’s bristling delivery goes down with Tory supporters?“It’s a double-edged sword,” he says. “Clearly, it appeals to some who like that populist ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ persona, but on the other hand it will really grate with traditional, more moderate Conservatives who don’t appreciate bad language and the coarseness of his approach.” The ObserverProfessor Bale was also quoted in a Sky News article on the next general election.