Complex sentence: Despite what were in many respects neo-liberal economic views, he initially opposed floating the currency and consistently deplored a consumption tax; indeed he has repeatedly denounced the GST (and Treasurer Peter Costello) in print.
Split into simpler sentences: Despite what were in many respects neo-liberal economic views, Stone initially opposed floating the currency and consistently deplored a consumption tax. Indeed he has repeatedly denounced the GST (and Treasurer Peter Costello) in print.