Complexity of a historical figure

The individual discussed in the snip had contradictory views - he sported a Hitler mustache in his youth, yet was anti-communist and socialist but despised communists. He possessed a list of people classified as communists or fellow travelers and later handed it to the Foreign Office. The list was kept secret for 54 years and included names like J.B. Priestley, Michael Redgrave, and Charlie Chaplin. Additionally, he wrote an essay on the Perfect Pub, which led to the establishment of Weatherspoons. This individual's beliefs and actions showcase the complexities and nuances of historical figures.