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The Tories ' national service plan won't be the miserable existence imposed on all young men in conscription-years past. Instead, they will invite 18-year-olds to compete for selective 12-month spots.
Criticism of proposed scheme comes as another blow to the party’s struggling election campaign
Following successful tests earlier this year, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps hinted that the weapons could be sent to Ukraine.
Opposition leader Keir Starmer has worked hard to ensure his party is not seen as soft on defense.
At a time when the world has not been so dangerous since the height of the Cold War, it is vital that defence, and the imperative of equipping our military and security forces for the challenges that lie ahead, takes centre stage in the forthcoming general election.