Labour and Tories debate national service plan for 18-year-olds during election campaign.

Labour and Tories trade AWOL accusations during election campaign, while PM Sunak's proposed "mandatory" national service for 18-year-olds faces opposition criticism as a "gimmick". Tories' James Cleverly clarified that 18-year-olds refusing to comply will not face prison, and plans aim to tackle "social fragmentation". The PM did not attend Southampton FC's Championship play-off final due to campaigning.

May 26, 2024
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