So whilst the IMCr was designed to be a "get out of jail free" card for PPLs, it can make private flying a lot more fun too!
That was NOT the purpose of the IMCr and is an incorrect statement peddled around the bazaars by those who should know better. The IMCr adds proportionate instrument flying privileges commensurate with the experience, training and testing requirements associated with the rating as defined under UK law.
Rest assured that the CAA continues to press the stubborn €urocrats and will leave no avenue unexplored in order to achieve the continuance of IMCr availability for pilots of the future.