I'm sure you're right. On a purely personal political (if the UKIP connection is true) and taste level I already prefer a few of those to Harveys Sussex.
Nope, never. I prefer ale, but am partial to a decent lager or wheat beer now and again. I'd certainly spend a lot less at The Amex if this were true and to become a trend.
No it's not. Czech Budvar or proper Dutch Heineken for example are about as similar to Fosters or Carling as Harveys Sussex and Dark Star Hophead are to John Smiths or Boddingtons.