It's not really a surprise is it. This has always been a done deal. As was pointed out a longtime ago the pen pushers who are the real drivers of politics were paying lip service to quieten the natives while they got on with their stated intent.
It was made clear a number of years ago this was going to happen. What did you think was going to stop it? Democracy? We lost that when we handed power to Brussels.
Just take a look at how the unelected have invaded every aspect of our lives with no control and no ability to push back. Take a look at motorcyclings latest threat, no bikes over 7 years old allowed in the City, Hi-Viz required by law. Not allowed to after market modify and fitting of diagnostic ports that are accessible by the police to show how the bike is being ridden. Instigated by the unelected in Europe.
IMC anyone?