Downing Street has justified the renaming of a new attack submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles, stating the latter pays tribute to a historic ship with WWII honors. Critics, including a former navy officer and two former defense secretaries, argue this change is a sign of political correctness aimed at appeasing France. They contend it erases British military history, highlighting the importance of traditional names. The government defends its choice as appropriate amidst the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day, emphasizing the royal approval process in naming the vessel.
So this name is particularly appropriate this year as we mark the VE and VJ Day 80th anniversaries.
This is just craven and contemptible surrender to, I'm afraid, the ideology being pushed by our government.
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