Originally Posted by
Asturias56
"Anyone fool enough to trust the UK government, at least the present one, is likely to be be disappointed."
Come on - this is a US led deal - the Brits are tagging along as they have experience of low-rate production in the back of beyond 
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Going further into the back of beyond by the minute.
When (and not if) Scotland becomes independent then the bases and facilities there may have to move.
I think this is the only reason Plymouth still remains open.
All agreements are based on a good deal of trust and the present cabal of shysters in Westminster has proven, time and time again, that they cannot be trusted.
Fair warning for anyone thinking of any kind of agreement.