TEENAGERS will be signed up for compulsory National Service under bold new plans unveiled by Rishi Sunak last night.
All 18 year olds will have to take part in some kind of civic duty by enrolling for a 12-month spell in the Armed Forces.
Or they could opt to join the police, fire service or other body that does work in the community for one weekend every month.
The Prime Minister announced his eyecatching proposal as he drew up the finishing touches to his election manifesto.
He believes it would unite the nation, combat crime and provide youngsters with life-changing skills. And he confirmed the Scandinavian-style programme would begin by September next year if he is returned to No10 on July 4.
Mr Sunak told the Sunday Express it would "create a shared sense of purpose among our young people and a renewed sense of pride in our country".
National Service abolished 64 years ago - has only been in place in the UK twice in the modern era, once during the First World War, and again from 1939.
Under the 21st-century version, youngsters would be able to compete for a 12-month, full-time military commission with the Armed Forces or UK cyber defence.
There would be 30,000 places for the country's "brightest and best".
Others would have to volunteer for one weekend per month for "civil resilience" including activities ranging from supporting flood defences and helping during natural disasters to collecting and delivering essential items for the NHS. It is hoped that as well as the police and fire service, young people would work with search and rescue teams and other voluntary groups.
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