Minister rejected plans for national service two days before Tory pledge
A Conservative defence minister ruled out restoring 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 bring in the policy, saying it could damage morale if “potentially unwilling” recruits were forced to serve alongside armed forces personnel.
On Saturday, announced plans to require 18-year-olds to perform a form of “mandatory” national service, either through a 12-month military placement or volunteer work.
