You don’t have to agree with the man to like his Wetherspoon pubs

Tim Martin: ‘I will continue to visit his pubs to read my Guardian, while accepting that Sir Tim and I have political differences.’ Photograph: PA

Your article by Nils Pratley reviewing the knighthood given to Tim Martin (Don’t rise to the Brexit bait – Wetherspoon’s boss deserves his gong, 2 January) briefly outlines the benefits that his Wetherspoon pub chain has brought to local high streets.

As someone strongly opposed to both the honours system and Tim Martin’s support for Brexit, I nevertheless feel it important to acknowledge the revolution he has brought to the British pub.