Look, why don't you ring him and ask who he meant? He's very affable.
As June said, the only archaeo not employed by the terrible trio who is pro-tunnel is Mike Pitts (and he has a very long record of supporting EH) so you may be sure the objections will be given a very thorough airing.
On the other hand, Brexit is happening despite expert opinion if you know what I mean. There's a road to be built and votes to be got.