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UK PM plans mandatory military service for youth
Updated On: 27 May, 2024 07:38 AM IST | London | Agencies
The military placement would be selective, with tests used to decide eligibility, and involve working with the armed forces or in cyber defence
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Rishi Sunak
In one of his first major election pledge announcements on Sunday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he will introduce a “bold new” form of mandatory National Service for young people if the Conservatives win another five-year term in the July 4 polls.
The British Indian leader said his plan would see 18-year-olds given the choice of a full-time military placement for 12 months or a scheme to volunteer for one weekend a month for a year. The military placement would be selective, with tests used to decide eligibility, and involve working with the armed forces or in cyber defence.
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