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The UK's Conservative Government have announced that, if they win July 4's general election, they will reintroduce mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds beginning in late 2025.
Sunak's National Service is a win-win for the UK, allowing young people to gain vital experiences while contributing to key sectors of society. While maybe too little too late for the Tories, the announcement is a sign that the UK is beginning to wake up to the urgent need for national reform and healing.
After cutting funding to Cameron's National Citizen Service by two-thirds, Sunak and the Tories have now chosen to revive an archaic policy idea in a desperate bid to maintain their position in government. In a blinkered, short-term move aimed at holding onto power, the Tories have managed to only further alienate younger voters whose election influence will only continue to grow in the years to come.