Here's a bold move by Sunak, some might say political...

Here's a bold move by Sunak, some might say political suicide.
Others might think it a necessary step in a world moving inexorably towards war.

"Rishi Sunak has vowed to bring back National Service for 18-year-olds to create a “renewed sense of pride in our country” in his first major policy announcement of the election campaign.Under the mandatory scheme, school leavers will have to either enrol on a 12-month military placement or spend one weekend each month volunteering in their community.

Unveiling the National Service scheme, Mr Sunak said it was aimed at instilling a “shared sense of purpose” in youngsters in the face of forces which were “trying to divide our society”.The Conservatives hope the policy will mark a clear dividing line between them and Labour as they seek to present themselves as the only party that can be trusted with the UK’s security and defence.Earlier this year, the head of the Army said that Britain should train a “citizen army” ready to fight a war on land in the future."

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/05/25/rishi-sunak-bring-back-national-service-policy/