UK PM Rishi Sunak proposes mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if Conservatives win, including armed forces or community service.

UK PM Rishi Sunak plans to introduce a mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds if the Conservative Party wins the July 4th national election. The service would give young people the choice of a full-time military placement for 12 months or a scheme to volunteer one weekend per month for a year. The military placement would involve working with the armed forces or in cyber defense.

May 25, 2024
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