I recently heard a couple of interesting rumours from people in the know, but to avoid another circular argument (and to protect my anonymity) I will not repeat them. Neither mentioned Harrier per se, but one was carrier related, and the other WAFU (maintaining skills/training a fixed wing cadre for the future/UK based stuff) related.
Perhaps we do live in interesting times?
Great, they are going to fit cats and traps to the carriers after all. No need for leased Harriers or Dave B now.