Personally,
Having seen M.Thatcher refuse the P1216 STOVL project ( after the Harrier saved her arse ) I don't think there's much to chose between politicians, the only good example being one roasting on a spit...
If we're going to bother having a defence force - be it Navy Type 45's, Astute sub's, or Tranche 3 Typhoons, let's do it properly or forget it !
Wasn't so difficult to come up with megabucks for bankers ( take that as rhyming slang if you will ) was it ?!