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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…10hrs10H

Rishi Sunak says he will bring back mandatory military service in U.K.

Rishi Sunak has said he will introduce a new form of mandatory National Service for young people if the Conservatives win the general election.In the first new policy announcement of the campaign, the prime minister has unveiled a plan that would see 18-year-olds given the choice of a full-time military placement for 12 months or a scheme to volunteer for one weekend a month for a year.The placement would be selective - with tests used to decide who is eligible - and involve working with the armed forces or in cyber defence.The voluntary option would see young people spending 25 days with organisations such as the police, the fire service, the NHS, or charities that work with older isolated people.Mr Sunak said the new model would provide "life-changing opportunities for young people" and allow them to learn "real world skills".Writing in the Mail on Sunday, the PM said: "To those who complain that making it mandatory is unreasonable, I say: citizenship brings with it obligations as well as rights. Being British is about more than just the queue you join at passport control."The Tory party has also suggested National Service would cut crime, saying research shows volunteering can increase social responsibility.The specifics of the plan would be established through a new Royal Commission - a type of advisory committee set up to investigate significant issues.

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 @9MXTTB8 agreed…18mins18m

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight…
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 @9MXTQZW disagreed…21mins21m

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for …
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No one should be forced into taking any medical treatment against their will, providing they are of sound mind. This is…

 @9MXTQZW answered…20mins20m

Should the UK abolish university tuition fees?

Reduce number of people going to university and encourage apprenticeships and other options. Do away with worthless cour…

 @9MXTPLN answered…21mins21m

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facin…

Depends on circumstance. If they are clearly not spending within means then no help. If they are generally struggling th…

 @9MXTN68 answered…23mins23m

Should the government ban the promotion of products that con…

Don't ban them but add more warnings and information in school, tell them how bad they are and restrict advertising

 @9MXTHQR answered…27mins27m

Should the government raise the salaries of NHS workers in o…

These are two separate issues. NHS workers should have their salaries raised however I don't believe this will reduce wa…

 @9MXTG7J answered…28mins28m

Should the government raise the salaries of NHS workers in o…

Frontline NHS staff should be paid a competitive wage, Remove irrelevant managerial roles to pay for this. Cut waiting t…

 @9MXTDP2 answered…30mins30m

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

I think it depends if the people aged below 18 are affected by the vote. But they should have to pass a basic test demon…

 @9MXSXDT agreed…32mins32m

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Yes

Small tactical nuclear power stations are a new technology with great potential as opposed to monolith nuclear centres.…

 @9MXT5FD answered…38mins38m

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

All tax rates should be lowered by minimum 2.5%. Let the individuals decide what the money is spent on also.

 @9MXSZBG answered…43mins43m

Should the UK abolish university tuition fees?

Yes, providing universities then receive additional funding. If they aren't, then student finance needs overhauling.

 @9MXSXDT answered…44mins44m

Should the government raise the salaries of NHS workers in o…

Wages dont reduce wait times. If the question is attracting staff, there are multiple mechanisms specific to the area of…

 @9MXSV4M answered…47mins47m

Should the government ban the promotion of products that con…

Highlight the risks better, not ban, people should still have the choice but clearly understand why its bad for them

 @9MXSTCV disagreed…48mins48m

Should the UK abolish university tuition fees?
No, but they should be reduced

All education should be free to enable a more educated and diverse workforce that in turn will lead to better employment…

 @9MXS8V4 answered…1hr1H

Should the government ban the promotion of products that con…

You can’t put junk food in the same category as vaping but healthy food should be cheaper than junk food

 @9MXRFT2 answered…2hrs2H

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI)…

Only if the algorithm that is used is developed in the UK, as to prevent foreign influence, giving us sovereignty over o…

 @9MXR5P9 agreed…2hrs2H

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Yes

Young people are the future of the country and should be made more aware of party intent via better methods

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