Yesterday the City of London moved against the fish porters of Billingsgate Market in London, revoking their licences in a move that would be more familiar to mediaeval Knights than it would to twenty first century elected Mayors.  The City of London is in itself a feudal hangover, essentially only accountable to itself – which of course hugely pleases the banks and insurance companies that are based in the Square Mile.

It is claimed that the licences were revoked because the fish porters (members of Unite the Union) whose existence spans hundreds of years, might at some stage emerge as opponents of the City of London’s expansion plans. Continue reading →