The UK Prime Minister proposed mandatory national service to unite society, receiving mixed reactions. Supporters argue it will create a common identity and keep kids out of trouble, while critics fear negative impacts on mental health. The idea is seen as common sense by some, transformative by others, and necessary for preparing youths for potential threats. However, there are concerns about the reception among British young people, with some mocking the proposal on social media.
TikTok is having fun mocking Rishi Sunak’s mandatory national service — i.e. nashy serve — proposal for teens, but it could actually be a smart idea https://t.co/lJGPOHXjCW via @opinion
After what British young people were put through during Covid, the PM's latest idea for mandatory national service has been met with... a less than joyous reception. @moveincircles on 🔥at @UnHerd 👇👇👇 https://t.co/WBYTb6iyuh https://t.co/3H53gPZpMm
“We think that countries like the UK should have conscription..." As Rishi Sunak pushes for national service in the UK, youths in Estonia who undergo compulsory military training say it helps them prepare for the future amid worrying threats from Russia. https://t.co/EalhjFiVIH
🖊 "Labour were wrong to dismiss the idea of National Service out of hand – it could be transformative" | Writes @MPIainDS Read the full column below ⬇️ https://t.co/6CLKUDL4Yq
🖊 "Labour were wrong to dismiss the idea of National Service out of hand – it could be transformative" | Writes Iain Duncan Smith Read the full column below ⬇️ https://t.co/6CLKUDL4Yq
The prime minister insists his plans for mandatory national service would help unite society Join The Independent Debate here 👉 https://t.co/gndnWFm6Jk https://t.co/a4UPrmFlTA
Sunak’s mandatory national service is common sense: @adwooldridge https://t.co/4f4nHDJP0P via @opinion https://t.co/Azeza7bn50
The response to Rishi Sunak’s ‘national service’ plan has been revealing. Apparently, a bit of forced volunteering will be ‘catastrophic’ for kids’ mental health. Yes, this scheme is naff, but the reaction from the Twitterati has been utterly hysterical: https://t.co/7y5JRuzpf6
Rishi Sunak has argued national service will "keep kids out of trouble" - and lots of parents are "worried" about what their children get up to at the weekend Read more🔗 https://t.co/ZYYbX62eI6
Labour’s foolish to rule out national service. During an election it’s easy to trash the opponent, but creating a reserve army and forging a common identity will be vital. Read my latest @thetimes column here: https://t.co/vvPsiLxC1A
Have your say: In his first major policy proposal since the general election was announced the prime minister insisted his plans for mandatory national service would help unite society https://t.co/O0ESyVAY0r