Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is standing up to ridicule over his plan to introduce mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds.

Sunak claimed he would encourage employers to consider those who complete armed services training more prominently.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says critics from both sides of the political aisle have criticised Sunak's idea. 

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is standing up to ridicule over his plan to introduce mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds.
Sunak claimed he would encourage employers to consider those who complete armed services training more prominently.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says critics from both sides of the political aisle have criticised Sunak's idea. 
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