Ashley Mote

Ashley Mote (1936-2020) was a British political figure and author who served as an Independent MEP for South East England from 2004 to 2009, initially elected as a member of the UK Independence Party (UKIP). His written works focused primarily on political and economic topics, with his most notable book being "Vigilance - A Defence of British Liberty" (2001) which criticized the European Union and argued against further UK integration into the EU. Mote also authored "OverCrowded Britain: Our Immigration Crisis Exposed" and "The Glory Days of Cricket." Mote's political career and public life became overshadowed by legal issues, including his 2007 conviction for benefit fraud, which resulted in a nine-month prison sentence. In 2015, he was sentenced to five years in prison for expenses fraud committed during his time as an MEP. Prior to his political career, Mote worked in publishing and business, establishing himself as a writer on various subjects including sports and politics. His work particularly emphasized Eurosceptic viewpoints and concerns about immigration policy.

There appear to be limited reader reviews available online for Ashley Mote's works. His political books like "Vigilance: A Defence of British Liberty" and "OverCrowded Britain" have small numbers of reviews on Amazon UK, averaging 2-3 stars. Readers who gave positive reviews cited his detailed research into EU policies and immigration statistics. A few Amazon reviewers praised his "courage to tackle controversial subjects." Critical reviews focused on perceived bias, with multiple readers describing the works as "one-sided" and "agenda-driven." Several reviewers questioned the accuracy of data presented. On Goodreads, Mote's books have very few ratings (under 5 reviews each), making it difficult to gauge broader reader sentiment. The limited ratings average 2.5 stars. Note: Some reviews may be influenced by controversies surrounding the author's personal life and political career, making it challenging to find objective assessments focused solely on the literary merits of his work.

Overcoming Menieres Disease - A Practical Guide (1995) A firsthand account of managing Menieres Disease, including lifestyle changes and treatment approaches based on personal experience.

The Glory Days of Cricket (1997) A historical examination of cricket's development in England during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Vigilance - A Defence of British Liberty (2001) An analysis of British sovereignty and political independence in relation to European Union membership.

CorruptEU: How the EU got into this mess and why it can't get out of it (2011) A critical examination of financial practices and governance within European Union institutions.

The Power of Speech: 1,000 Years of British Political Oratory (2014) A compilation and analysis of significant political speeches throughout British history from 1014 to 2014.

A Chronicle of Timekeeping: The Conquest of Time and Space (2018) An exploration of humanity's historical methods and technological advances in measuring time and navigation.