Labour and the Tories swapped accusations of absenteeism on the campaign trail while Rishi Sunak pledged to introduce mandatory national service.
Rishi Sunak’s announcement that he would introduce mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if he returns to Number 10 dominated the fourth day of campaigning for the General Election.James Cleverly clarified that 18-year-olds who refuse to comply with the Tories’ proposed “mandatory” national service would not face prison, after questions arose as to whether youngsters would be punished for not taking part.
However Mr Sunak, a keen Saints fan, was keeping a close eye on the score as he met voters in the South East on Sunday, sources said.Labour and the Tories traded personal insults about their leaders over the weekend as each party accused the other of shunning the doorstep. Meanwhile, Labour said Mr Sunak was “holed up with his aides” and “hiding away in his mansion” after the PM returned to his constituency to meet local veterans on Saturday following a two-day tour of the UK.Labour would not raise income tax or national insurance, Rachel Reeves said on Sunday.
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