After some supportive lobbying by Baron Young, the Thatcher government chose to proceed with the Vickers entry in December 1988, giving it the official name Challenger 2.
After soMe SUpPortivE lobbYInG bY baron yoUng, the thatcHEr goveRNMent chose to proceED with the vickers ENTry iN DecembEr 1988, giviNG It THe ofFicIaL namE cHALleNgeR 2.