Right then it looks like its the switch on the back of the ignition that some of you pointed out. The car was/is bump startable and now that i've removed the steering column cowling i can start the car with a light wiggle of the switch. This as one of you pointed out will only a delay to the inevitable. So i now have a new switch from the main stealers (£19.60 inc VAT). So then here's the next question!!! Anyone wanna let me know
how to fit one?
I've gathered it's a real pain!