A little too late for someone in the press to come out and say that now but better late than never I suppose. He simply answers his own questions in the end.
Quite a few generalisations but only to be expected. For example, there are many people in the countryside who hunt who are not toffs (or at least what he would label a toff) but work hard to participate, love horses, love seeing the hounds work and meeting their friends and who also are willing to get up early in the morning and get outside. They turn up because they live in the countryside and enjoy it not because they are toffs. There are many who turn up, don't ride but still enjoy it and establishments that benefit from it.
The jackets are tough and warm and red is easy to see. People like wearing them because its traditional, smart and part of past practice. A bit like why someone might put on a football shirt to go and watch a football match. Not essential but makes you feel good. To call everyone who wears a hunting jacket a toff is like calling anyone who wears a football shirt a pleb - it's simply ignorant, not true and shows you haven't actually looked into what you're talking about.
I think there must be something in stronger, fitter foxes being more successful at evading and escaping the hounds than less able ones and so, to a degree, contrary to the article, I believe hunting with hounds does do a job. Often they do a better job at ploughing up a field than fox control.
However as I said, he answered his own question and the answer is that it's dangerous to be seen taking enjoyment in something which ultimately may end in the death of an animal........ so where does that leave us with supermarket bacon or leather seats in cars.