Is the UK behind on recruitment?

Are you prepared to fight for your country?

That's the question Emmanuel Macron will be asking the young people of France this week when he announces a plan to introduce voluntary military service.

The threat posed by Russia and a US that has a questionable commitment to NATO means Mr Macron isn't the only European leader who has had to ponder such a move.

Should the UK follow France's lead and introduce some form of military service?

Niall is joined by former armed forces minister James Heappey.

Producer: Tom Gillespie

Editor: Mike Bovill