FEBA,
"Since when has the politics of today have anything remotely to do with the past"
Because the Tories have been pulling this particular stunt for decades, nay generations!
"We must build up our defences" shouted the blonde handbag merchant in opposition. She was elected in 1979 and the first Defence cuts hit in 1980!
It is relevant today because under IDS there is a policy of massive reductions in Public spending (£16 BILLION!) AND tax cuts, so you can bet your bottom dollar that if we ever let that lot rule again the Defence budget would be slashed!
Remember 1957!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!