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Why does Rishi Sunak want to conscript teenagers?

The News Agents

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Youth National Service Proposal Analysis

Exploring the implications of mandating 18-year-olds to join military or volunteer service, the chapter critiques the Conservative Party's strategy to engage young people. It discusses the challenges faced by disadvantaged youth, concerns over conscripting law enforcement aspirants, and contrasts funding implications between Tory and Labour proposals. The conversation extends to the Reform party's extreme policy ideas and the difficulty of holding populists accountable for their promises.

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