Why a future Harland and Wolff LHD remains hard to predict

Could Harland and Wolff build Royal Navy LHDs after completing the Fleet Solid Support ships?

It is too far ahead to judge confidently: the RFA work could take roughly another decade, and the political situation could change substantially.

Completing the RFA ships could take roughly another decade from the January 2025 discussion. That leaves substantial uncertainty about the government in office when a possible LHD programme would follow. Several changes of administration could intervene. The prospect remains open, without a firm assessment of a particular LHD design or construction proposal.