BBCNEWS BBC July 2, 2024
the uk home secretary, james cleverly, says conservative plans to introduce a form of mandatory national service if they win the election, would get young people "out of their bubble." under the plans, 18—year—olds would be given the choice of either joining the military for a year, or taking part in community service. non compliance wouldn't mean prison, but there'd be some form of sanction. helen catt reports. the return of national service is certainly an eye—catching policy, but it wouldn't be national service quite like these men experienced between 1949 and 1963. instead ...