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I really do not follow the logic. The OP was making a point, which to a degree was justified, about the precise phraseology. He was obviously well aware of the rules of engagement and furthermore was voluntarily opting for a Basic Service from Cambridge Approach. And had there been any more significant factor involved in ATC exceeding the terms of a BS, I am sure that he would have made this clear to the controller.
With the controller - possibly - very slightly exceeding the terms of a BS (but in practical terms, being more helpful), how does this suddenly become "airports and airspace...being used to kick out light airplanes"?
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