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.. and in 1980 Thatcher sent Ridley down to try and convince the Islanders they were better off being part of Argentina. The Islanders weren't having it, but Ridley suggested (on returning) a Hong Kong style leaseback scheme. Did this lead directly to Argentina invading ? Who knows, but why do...

... because the Goverment in the 1980s embarrassingly backtracked after taking their full nationality away - that's why. I find this whole posturing from all sides hilarious. Our successive Governments who really want shot of the place because it's so expensive to defend. I suspect they are a...