'Ere SBP,
without trying to get too deep into this (pun), a couple of questions. (You'll guess which side of the fence I'm on)
Has the archaeologist employed by Tarmac done a good job so far?
Has anything been avoidably lost?
Are his current investigations up to the normal levels of detail?
Have NYCC and the County Archaeo exhibited even handedness?
Are EH happy about what's going on at Thornboro?
Given a straight choice I reckon Pixie with a spade would be preferable.