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That hot potato of who should be responsible for British Forces in Parliament.

The position (one of the five great Offices of State) has had numerous people in the post, but is still waiting for someone who really backs the Forces! Recent incumbents include:

• John Hutton - most recent incumbent of the liberal lefties most poisoned chalice.
• Des Browne - who he?
• John Reid - aka Dr John "Oh fcuk, not Health" Reid. The best of a poor bunch IMHO.
• Geoff Hoon - better known as TCH or 'Buff'.
• George Robertson - aka AFNE (Another Fcuking Non-Entity).
• Michael Portillo - aka Portaloo, best known for losing his seat to an unknown in the '97 election and admitting to episodes of mincing in his youth. See also shirtlifter, uphill gardener, passenger on the other bus. Infamous for a cringe-inducing speech with references to 'Them'.