FINAL 3 if you read the report you will find that both ATCOs held PPLs...
What has not been discussed here so far, is the situation London Center (LTCC) put the Southend ATCOs in by handing them the Meridian with 8 miles (or about 2 minutes) to run. Frankly, this isn't great and put both Southend controllers in a tight spot.
It's a sad story and - alas - one where really
all the holes in the cheese lined up