I hope Les didn't act a little hastily - research suggests he might have been onto a winner.
Al Rush | Medals are sexy. No, really
In keeping with the tone of the thread, Les knew exactly what he was doing. Medals are finery but I sometimes wished we cared for our veterans just as meaningfully when the news wasn't worthy of the front page.
Michael's response I agree, allows a dignified and suitable closure and well done to Lord Ashcroft. Finally, denying an export licence would set a precedent that wouldn't be in keeping with what setting precedents should be reserved for!