The political impact of losing British ships at Bahrain

Would the sinking of the Type 23 frigate and Hunt-class vessels at Bahrain have had much effect?

The panel expects political repercussions, with attempts to dismiss the ships as old meeting criticism of how they were left vulnerable.

The expected official response would minimize the material value of the older ships. Critics would instead focus on how the vessels had been left vulnerable. The panel expects similar backpedalling regardless of which British party held office.