Any artist that polarises opinion and demands engagement like Bragg does should be respected regardless of whether you like the music or not.

First saw him at Miners benefit gigs during the strike and also at Red Wedge (with The Style Council and various others…).

Seen him several times over the years but like the OP had a long break until recently. Was great to see him again.

Goes off to find “B” on iPod….

Plus he introduced me (musically) to Michelle Shocked.