Vikrant Shekhawat : May 27, 2024, 08:09 AM
PM Rishi Sunak News: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made his first major election announcement, saying he will introduce a "bold new" form of mandatory national service for youth if the Conservative Party wins the July 4 election. Indian-origin leader Sunak said his plan would give 18-year-olds the option of full-time military recruitment for 12 months or voluntary service for one weekend a month for a year.Military recruitment will be selective, with tests taken to determine eligibility, and will include serving in the armed forces or cyber defence. "We have a lot to be proud of in Britain but one of the problems in our society is that we have generations of young people who don't have those opportunities," Sunak said in a campaign video to announce his party. What they deserve."Will present models for children up to 18 years of agePM Rishi Sunak said, “Britain today faces a future that is more dangerous and more divided. There is no doubt how democratic values are under threat. That's why we'll be introducing a bold new model of National Service for 18-year-olds who can either spend 12 months in a competitive full-time military commission or spend one weekend per month volunteering in a variety of roles within the community Such as distributing food to disabled people or serving in search and rescue.” Sunak said it would help young people gain valuable skills, make Britain safer and build a stronger national culture.