As you know, GA isn't just clueless sunday pleasure drivers, it's everything, including the next airline pilots, medevac, police, fire etc. It's become an us vs them scenario in London and in many parts of Europe, and this is the main reason there is almost no GA left there. The controllers, the legislators, the CAA all listen to the big boys and do everything possible to eradicate the smaller operators or users. Every year the airspace gets more restrictive for anybody but the ones "they" want. Unless you drive an A340 on an IFR flight plan and have 4 stripes and earn $30K/month, you're just not considered worthy. This is a huge problem and one of the great things about America and the airspace here is that it's not exclusive in that way. All aircraft are considered equals and can get access to all airspace (except A).
I couldn't agree more. If only the legislators and regulators would understand this, the future would be brighter for all...