Tories pledge mandatory national service for 18-year-olds

Young people would be given a choice between a full-time placement in the armed forces for 12 months or spending one weekend a month for a year 'volunteering' in their communityYoung people would be given a choice between a full-time placement in the armed forces for 12 months or spending one weekend a month for a year “volunteering” in their community, the Tories said.

The Conservatives said they would establish a royal commission bringing in expertise from across the military and civil society to establish the details of what they described as the “bold” national service programme.The party said this commission would be tasked with bringing forward a proposal for how to ensure the first pilot is open for applications in September 2025.

The remaining £1.5bn will be paid for with money previously used for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund , which was brought in to replace lost EU funding after “This new, mandatory national service will provide life-changing opportunities for our young people, offering them the chance to learn real world skills, do new things and contribute to their community and our country.”Speaking on Sky News’ Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips show, Cleverley did not deny the announcement was in part aimed at drawing the attention of those who may vote Reform.

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