The Prime Minister said the policy gives young people a ‘shared sense of purpose’ but opposition critics dismissed the announcement as unserious.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives at Birmingham Airport, while on the General Election campaign trail
The Tories said teenagers signing up for a placement in the armed forces would learn skills in areas like cyber security Heightening his attack on Saturday, Mr Sunak said voters would be left “at risk” with the Labour leader in Number 10 because Britain’s enemies would notice that he “doesn’t have a plan”.
It estimates the programme will cost £2.5 billion a year by the end of the decade and plans to fund £1 billion through plans to “crack down on tax avoidance and evasion”. “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.”
Lord Cameron’s announcement had no military component to it, instead encouraging youngsters to take part in activities such as outdoor education-style courses as part of his “Big Society” initiative.
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