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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Proposes National Military Service

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets the Rwandan President Paul Kagame at Downing Street in London

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed the idea of implementing national military service for 18-year-olds as part of his re-election campaign strategy in the UK. The plan aims to involve approximately 30,000 18-year-olds out of an estimated 700,000 in military service for a year, with the majority being required to volunteer in their communities one weekend per month.

The proposal has sparked mixed reactions, particularly among younger voters, as evidenced by social media responses. While Sunak has been actively promoting the plan on platforms like TikTok to engage with younger audiences, feedback suggests that many Gen Z voters are not in favor of the initiative.

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