Thanks folks, all valid points.
The decision would be a hard one, no doubt. With all the uncertainty surrounding QF, and all the positivity surrounding VA, it seems like a no brainer. But its something I'm definitely considering. I just can't see anything getting better at QF, only more shrinking of international ops, eventually demotions and redundancies. Very sad indeed.
Might just submit that application with VA. Can't hurt to have the hat in the ring. Its not like anything would happen overnight anyway.
Thanks for all the advice