[Mancie]

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

Due to legislation which was in place then & tightened up when his Tonyness had the pish & wind knocked out of him by the level of civil disobedience shown by all concerned, even the socialists weren't exactly happy with his attitude to his "loyal supporters".

Britain: government threatens anti-strike laws following fuel tax protests

As to Frankie Howerd, yes I enjoyed his humour especially his character Lercio in "Up Pompeii".

Anti-strike legislation? ..threatening is a long way off doing.