The Prime Minister said Britain has ‘generations of young people who have not had the opportunities they deserve’ as he announced the plans.
Eighteen year olds would be forced to carry out a form of national service if the Tories are voted back in at the July 4 General Election, Rishi Sunak has announced.
In an apparent pitch to older voters, the party said this could include helping local fire, police and NHS services as well as charities tackling loneliness and supporting elderly, isolated people. Teenagers who choose to sign up for a placement in the forces would “learn and take part in logistics, cyber security, procurement or civil response operations”, the Tories said.
The remaining £1.5 billion will be paid for with money previously used for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund , which is a package to support charities and community groups, the Tories said. Earlier on Saturday, the PM suggested a government led by Sir Keir would be marked by uncertainty and a “more dangerous world.”
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