Perhaps - though I’d rather see this case as underlining the case for smaller minor warships as a cheap and effective way of providing relevant forward based diplomatic and low level military power. Having say 15 minor warships is hardly massive when even 5-10 years ago there were almost double that.
Also, I have not problem with forward basing a tier one escort when there is a real case for it, like Kipion. There just needs to be a real need and justification, as every pound / ship spent on this is one less for the core UK fighting fleet. Having in the UKs diplomatic tool kit to surge real warships upto a CSG gives options to make statements and ultimately defend UK interests and help prevent conflicts.