I well remember that the homosexual activists and leftists in America blamed Ronald Reagan for the AIDS crisis. It was all his fault. Why, was not entirely clear. But they were absolutely certain that it was his fault.
It sounds to me as if the Tories have picked yet another loser as their chairman. The man is a divisive idiot to make a statement like this.
Keep in mind that this is exactly the same as if Ken Mehlman blamed Reagan for AIDS here. What the hell goes on over there?
It's childish beyond belief, but the need to NOT accept responsibility trumps all.