Are now legally running the asylum.
"In response to another European Directive, the supine government of Her Majesty, will later today impose Workers Councils upon all companies employing 150 workers, or more. In 2008, the same regulations will apply to all companies with 50 workers, or more."
"Employers will be obliged to consult these councils on any change of company ownership, or on any change in the numbers of staff employed by the company."
You heard that right. If you took the risks and initiative, built yourself a successful business, and 10 years later get an offer for twice what it is worth, you have to ask your employees permission to do so.
And Samizdata read my mind with this statement:
"This will, obviously, usher in a period of wealth, happiness, and economic harmony, as they currently possess in the rest of the mainstream EU. Like in Germany, and in France, for instance."