It is worth keeping in mind that it is quite possible that Neue Arbeit regard HM armed forces as toys to be played with to their hearts' desire without really worrying what happens to them. After all, Bliar quite happily sent British troops into action more times than any other prime minister since the second world war.
As with any other would-be communist dictatorship, only the system matters, not the people and these poltroons believe they can do and say what they like, when they like.
The real problem is the fact that a general election will either result in the fudging of borders and voting methods providing them with a return to power, or a reversal which will put into power those who only play at being leaders and wish to please everyone at once.