The UK Prime Minister's proposed mandatory national service is being called a misstep.

If re-elected on July 4, the Conservative Party will make 18-year-olds participate for 12 months in a military placement or one weekend a month of community service.

Former New Zealand Defence Minister Wayne Mapp told Mike Hosking the roughly $5 billion plan is the wrong approach.

He doubts it will be a vote winner, and says they should focus on incentives to volunteer for service.

The Tories haven't said what they'll do if the compulsory service is not completed.

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The UK Prime Minister's proposed mandatory national service is being called a misstep.
If re-elected on July 4, the Conservative Party will make 18-year-olds participate for 12 months in a military placement or one weekend a month of community service.
Former New Zealand Defence Minister Wayne Mapp told Mike Hosking the roughly $5 billion plan is the wrong approach.
He doubts it will be a vote winner, and says they should focus on incentives to volunteer for service.
The Tories haven't said what they'll do if the compulsory service is not completed.
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Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion,...