I would use Simpsons Golden Promise, maybe the Fullers strain, get a little mineral character in the water, but not too much, and the hops of your choice.
I have had a few, they are good drinkers. Having been to Britain in 2015, I noted ones with British, American, German, NZ and AU hops (I said that on my last BJCP and probably got docked).
Make the beer you want to drink.