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Should we have mandatory national service like the UK wants?

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has pledged mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if the Tori...

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12.28 27 May 2024


Should we have mandatory national service like the UK wants?


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12.28 27 May 2024


UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has pledged mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if the Tories win the UK election in July.

What do you think about the idea? Should we have something similar here?

Andrea is joined by listeners to hear their takes, including Estelle Birdy, journalist and author and Shelly Cotter from the WPDF (Wives and Partners of the Defense Forces).


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