Bastardeux I think in the long term, as you grow up, you'll find cynicism wins out over naive optimism.
Not retired, still serving, yes I read the papers, so which caused more furore; the boat or the bombers? which is most recent in the public memory?
FWIW I believe we should regain the MPA capability, I think though that when DC,DM, NC or even NFor NB get told we MUST have it they're all going to say 'we managed for the last 5 years without it, why should I find an extra £2B or whatever?'
Total non starter.
BTW, Melchett, I guess from your comments re infra you haven't really met the brick wall that is the DIO?