I don't believe he is a real Muslim he was likely a follower of Wahhabism an extreme form of Islam. I understand it is funded in the U.K by certain gulf nations it was discussed in depth on Good Morning Britain this morning.
"In July 2013, Wahhabism was identified by the European Parliament in Strasbourg as the main source of global terrorism.
Wahhabism has become increasingly influential, partly because of Saudi money and partly because of Saudi Arabia's central influence as protector of Mecca.
The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, condemned Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil), insisting the ideas of extremism, radicalism and terrorism do not belong to Islam in any way.
Somewhat paradoxically, however, members of the Saudi ruling class have applauded Wahhabism it for its Salafi piety - i.e. its adherence to the original practices of Islam - and the movement's vehement opposition to the Shia branch of Islam."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...e-reactionary-branch-of-islam-said-to-be-the/