Good analysis there by Lax.
If the problem was potentially at the UK end I am sure MAN would be holding current cabinet and shadow ministers to account re firm assurances in respect of this should they get into Parliament, that said they can be a bit timid when it comes to vocalising a grievance in the national press preferring "hopefully" quiet diplomacy.
Never thought I would say this but MAN might be advised to steer well clear re HU if there performance thus far is a thing to go by.