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Prime Minister Sunak committed to introducing mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 27 May 2024, 8:34pm
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. (Photo / AP)
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. (Photo / AP)

Prime Minister Sunak committed to introducing mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 27 May 2024, 8:34pm

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is standing up to ridicule over his plan to introduce mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds.

Sunak claimed he would encourage employers to consider those who complete armed services training more prominently.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says critics from both sides of the political aisle have criticised Sunak's idea. 

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