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Rishi Sunak's National Service Proposal Causes Stir in UK Politics

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Learn about the uproar over Rishi Sunak's plan to reintroduce compulsory national service in Britain. Will the Tories win the election with this controversial pledge? Find out more!

Rishi Sunak, the UK Prime Minister, has sparked heated debate by pledging to reinstate compulsory national service if the Conservative Party wins the upcoming election. This proposal has divided opinions, with some supporting the idea of mandatory service for 18-year-olds and others expressing concerns about its impact on morale and resources.

Andrew Murrison, a minister, recently rejected Rishi Sunak's national service pledge, stating that the government currently has no plans to reintroduce such a scheme. This contradiction has added confusion to the political landscape, raising questions about the clarity of the Conservative Party's policies.

In a surprising twist, an Australian strategist, dubbed ScoMo's 'political gun,' has been tasked with bolstering Rishi Sunak's bid for re-election. This unexpected alliance between Australian and British political figures adds a unique dynamic to the evolving narrative surrounding the national service controversy.

Despite the mixed reactions and conflicting statements, Rishi Sunak remains steadfast in his commitment to implementing national service if the Conservatives emerge victorious on July 4. The future of mandatory service for young adults in the UK hangs in the balance, with the election outcome set to determine the fate of this divisive proposal.

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PM vows to bring back national service (NEWS.com.au)

The Conservative Party in Britain, otherwise known as the Tories, will bring back compulsory National Service if it wins the election, Prime Minister Rishi ...

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Rishi Sunak's national service pledge rejected by minister days ago (Financial Times)

Andrew Murrison said government had no plans to reintroduce scheme and warned of hit to morale and resources.

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ScoMo's 'political gun' aiming to right Rishi Sunak's sinking ship (Daily Telegraph)

The boy from Port Macquarie who is charged with running Rishi Sunak's bid for another term in government has been described by his Australian friends and ...

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UK's Sunak promises mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if ... (Aljazeera.com)

Ruling Conservative Party says it will bring back national service if it wins the July 4 general election.

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Rishi Sunak Pledges To Bring Back National Service In The U.K. (10 News First)

Eighteen-year-olds will be forced to carry out a form of national service if the Tories are voted back in at the July 4 election, Rishi Sunak says.

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UK polls: Rishi Sunak announces proposal of new National Service ... (Livemint)

Youth will get the choice of a full-time military placement for 12 months or a scheme to volunteer for one weekend a month for a year, said British PM Rishi ...

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Rishi Sunak pledges mandatory national service in UK election ploy (Deccan Herald)

The Conservative Party said that it would revive a decades-old national service mandate for every 18-year-old Briton by the end of the next Parliament, ...

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What are Rishi Sunak's plans for national service if Tories win ... (The Independent)

Rishi Sunak has announced that 18-year-olds would be made to do national service if the Tories win the general election. It is the Conservatives' first ...

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Rishi Sunak's plan to make 18-year-olds do national service grabs ... (9News)

All 18-year-olds in Britain will have to perform a year of mandatory military or civilian national service ...

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National service explained: Rishi Sunak unveils Conservative ... (BBC News)

The government has confirmed no one will be forced to do military training under the £2.5bn scheme.

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Defence minister ruled out National Service over morale fears day ... (The Independent)

Andrew Murrison signed off a written answer to fellow Tory MP Mark Pritchard which was published less than 24 hours after the prime minister had dramatically ...

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Defence minister ruled out national service over morale fears day ... (Yahoo News Australia)

Andrew Murrison signed off a written answer to fellow Tory MP Mark Pritchard which was published less than 24 hours after the prime minister had dramatically ...

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to bring in National Service ... (WSWS)

Launching his military conscription pledge, Sunak said national service was needed because the world was “more dangerous and challenging than it has been in ...

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Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pitches national service at 18 (CNN)

Britain's Conservative Party will introduce mandatory national service for 18-year-olds, comprising military or community participation, if it wins the ...

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Rishi Sunak's national service pledge is 'bonkers', says ex-military ... (The Guardian)

Criticism of proposed scheme comes as another blow to the party's struggling election campaign.

State's major electric vehicle commitment, UK PM Rishi Sunak plans ... (Yahoo News Australia)

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What does British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's proposed national ... (ABC News)

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced his party will bring back mandatory national service if they win the UK general election.

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Rishi Sunak doubles down on national service plan as Tory ... (Financial Times)

Bosses should give priority to job applicants who have served in the military, says prime minister.

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Sunak tour map suggests defensive Tory election strategy (Financial Times)

FT analysis finds prime minister has focused visits this year on seats narrowly held by Conservatives in 2019 election.

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National service explained: Rishi Sunak unveils Conservative ... (BBC News)

The government has confirmed no one will be forced to do military training under the £2.5bn scheme.

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Rishi Sunak missing 'actual concerns' from young people (Sky News Australia)

Writer and Broadcaster Esther Krakue says young people are concerned about not being able to “afford a home”. Ms Krakue told Sky News host James Macpherson ...

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Sayeeda Warsi: My Tory colleagues have no idea what Sunak ... (iNews)

The electorate needs to vote decisively yes and decisively no for a vision of a future laid out clearly, sincerely and with integrity.

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Ex-military chief says Rishi Sunak's national service plan is 'bonkers' (Yahoo News Australia)

Eighteen year olds would be forced to carry out a form of national service if the Tories are voted back in at the July 4 General Election, Rishi Sunak has announced. Young people would be given a choice between a full-time placement in the armed forces for ...

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Rishi Sunak promises allowance for military national service (BBC News)

The Conservatives have given more details of their plan for 30000 young people to work with the military.

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Rishi Sunak promises allowance for military national service (Yahoo News Australia)

The Conservatives have given more details of their plan for 30000 young people to work with the military.

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General election 2024 latest: Rishi Sunak says national service plan ... (BBC News)

The plan would involve one weekend of volunteering a month for 18-year-olds, or a year-long military placement.

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Stephen Lillie on Rishi Sunak's plan to reintroduce national service ... (The Guardian)

This could apply to voting Tory and Brexit over the last fourteen disaster-strewn years. But there were all too many stupid boys and girls in the electorate.

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Rishi Sunak says national service plan will foster service - BBC News (BBC News)

The plan would involve one weekend of volunteering a month for 18-year-olds, or a year-long military placement.

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Richer than the king: Is Rishi Sunak too wealthy to win? (POLITICO.eu)

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has amassed a great personal fortune — but as the U.K. goes to the polls, that could come with a cost.

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A man who can't organise an umbrella can't possibly organise a ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Sorry to rain on Rishi Sunak's parade, but this is a bold idea for an unpopular government to stake its future on.

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