I would say that it is broadly good news for WAFUs and the Senior Service. Admittedly there is the loss of expeditionary / rough field ability in the exact same way as is provided by the JFH mates.
To have the option of CATOBAR carriers will (if they aren't deleted too) bring additional capabilities - plus cross decking opportunities with the Aviation Navale as well as USN.
I guess we can all contribute once again to the F35C / Rafale / Rhino & Growler / marinised Typhoon high jinks.
As pretty as the Rafale M is, I would probably back the F18 family and accept the 'not the super dooper cutting edge latest generation' options - but hey ho - I guess the Flanker option (with the coolio camouflage) isn't on the table.
As the Typhoon is the RAF's answer to any question - can't we go for the extra 40 and reduce the light blue F35 build?