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Rishi Sunak has vowed to bring back National Service for 18-year-olds if he wins the upcoming General Election. The PM said he wants to create a “renewed sense of pride in our country” and instill a “shared sense of purpose” in youngsters in the face of forces which were “trying to divide our society”. Under the mandatory scheme, young adults will have to choose between either a 12-month military placement or spend one week a year volunteering in their community. The Tories hope that the policy will mark a clear dividing line between them and Labour and present themselves as the only party tha…

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