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    Minister rejected plans for national service two days before Tory pledge

    by Nina Lloyd May 26, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    A Conservative defence minister rejected the prospect of national service two days before the Tories announced they would introduce it if they win the General Election.

    Andrew Murrison said there were “no plans” to restore the policy, saying that it could damage morale if “potentially unwilling” recruits were forced to serve alongside armed forces personnel.

    On Saturday, announced plans to make 18-year-olds take part in a form of “mandatory” national service, either on a 12-month placement in the military or by doing volunteer work.

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