Defence minister ruled out national service over morale fears day after Rishi Sunak called election
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Rishi Sunak’s proposal to reintroduce national service 61 years after it was scrapped has created a backlash
Rishi Sunak’s proposal to reintroduce national service 61 years after it was scrapped has created a backlash