I agree entirely, NR.
It's a complete tragedy for the CC who are not thinking this through, thanks to the vitriol being poured out by BASSA and 'friends' in the SWP.
However, we can only guess at outcomes. My shiny sixpence is on a lot of individuals saying "OMG, I didn't expect that to happen" as they collect their P45s.
As always, the "Union Barons" will march off into the sunset, waving a flag with Keir Hardie's cap on it ... and hoping for a return to a Labour Govt to collect their duty peerages.