I just wonder if someone had pointed out that we are only 4th in how much we spend, whether our "Glorious leader" could have then explained about the value of "bang for the buck" etc. someone fed him that line, knowing full well it said one thing, but meant another. I'm pretty sad that we have sunk to the levels where politicians have to spin rather than be honest about our military capability. Perhaps the vote on Thursday was more of a reflection of our true capabilities, and perhaps Cameron is grateful for it.
Smudge