Voices: As former MI6 chief says the UK must be ready for war – should Britain bring back national service?
05-04-2025 12:02 via independent.co.uk

Voices: As former MI6 chief says the UK must be ready for war – should Britain bring back national service?

Have your say: As former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger warns Britain must revive national service to face global threats, the debate over military readiness intensifies
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