Kinda hard to factor that into an argument centered around finances rather than a macro view of the UK's strategic responsibilities.
True; but what
are the UK's strategic responsibilities?
a) Defence of the Realm, including off-shore dependencies?
b) Assisting the US in spreading the religion of Democracy?
c) Just simply Saving The World?
Like a very large number of the electorate, I'm with
Ace Brave on this one (obviously).