Recently, the Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak, unveiled a bold plan to establish a national service program. This initiative will require all British citizens upon turning 18 to dedicate some time to serving in the military or working in government agencies. This groundbreaking proposal comes as the Conservative Party gears up for early parliamentary elections scheduled for July, marking a significant move for the party.
Sunak believes that the national service program will foster unity in a time of uncertainty and instill a shared sense of purpose among the youth. The Guardian speculates that this strategy aims to win over supporters of the Reform UK party. Current sociological data, as reported by the BBC, indicates that only 23% of Britons back the Conservative Party, while the Labour Party enjoys a 44% approval rating.
In an exclusive interview with Alexander Smotrov, Director for Europe and Eurasia at Global Counsel, The Insider learned that Sunak’s proposal is a surprising and daring move ahead of the elections.
“The idea of reintroducing national service has been a topic of discussion for some time. Even during David Cameron’s tenure as Prime Minister, there were attempts to introduce a similar program, which did not materialize. Public opinion polls show that this concept resonates more with older individuals, who are typically conservative voters. Sunak seems to be targeting this demographic rather than the younger generation. Conservative-leaning publications like the Daily Express report that 70% of their readers support the implementation of national service.”
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