If there’s one thing Paul M Bigland seems to love, it’s accusing HS2 opponents of being hypocrites, and he posts such accusations regularly, as below:

However, it’s come to our attention that Paul M Bigland has himself been accused of being a hypocrite.

But is he?..

Lets look at the definition of the word hypocrite, according to Merriam-Webster

Now, lets hear from Paul himself on the matter, shall we?

Here is an extract from his blog:

And another:

And finally, from the exact same blog, on the same page no less…

So Paul derides people for asking for donations, and then, on the same page, asks for donations himself.

I don’t think we need Sherlock Holmes to get to the bottom of this mystery!

(For the record, the Bluebell Woods protection camp received well over £10,000 in donations. Paul has received about £3.50. Better luck next time Paul!)