Amid conflicts in Europe and the Middle East The government is set to raise the age which the army’s strategic reserve, the nation’s pool of retired soldiers, can be called upon from 55 to 65. The new measures, which will make it easier to mobilise tens of thousands of former military personnel, are being introduced […]

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British military expert ‘can see clear paths’ to possible military conscription Although the government has so far ruled out the possibility of national service or conscription, it has been widely argued by experts that if tensions were to escalate and Britain found themselves in a war, the armed forces would need to enforce conscription to […]

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The UK’s stance is clear Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that that British planes are “in the sky today” to “protect our people” in the Middle East after waves of missile attacks in countries across the region on Saturday. Speaking in Downing Street, Starmer urged against further escalation after the UK did not participate […]

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If you’re short you might escape war Some Brits might avoid military service altogether thanks to their height, or lack thereof, if World War Three does end up happening. There are some people who would be exempt depending on one’s job or health status, but one way out of conscription may be height, as the […]

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The changes will be in effect from spring of next year Under new British army measures aimed at making the country more prepared for war, older veterans will be liable to be recalled for service. The maximum age at which veterans can be recalled will be raised from 55 to 65 by the Armed Forces […]

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There are two obvious target demographics A warning has been issued to two groups of Brits, as the experts have weighed in on the topic of conscription and how likely it is for the government to implement it. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Crawford told The Express that the idea of conscription “shouldn’t be dismissed out […]

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