Latest General Election Update: Sunak’s National Service Scheme Would Include Young Royals
Labour Party Exposes Rishi Sunak’s Campaign Diary in New Ad Attacking Gaffes
The Labour Party has launched a scathing attack on Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak, leaking his campaign diary in a new ad that highlights his recent gaffes. The leaked diary reveals Sunak’s plans to reintroduce national service for 18-year-olds if he wins the upcoming general election.
Under Sunak’s proposed scheme, young royals, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte, would not be exempt from participating in national service. They would have to choose between a full-time placement in the armed forces for 12 months or volunteering in their community one weekend a month for a year.
Labour has criticized Sunak’s national service plan as a desperate and unfunded commitment that would cost an estimated £2.5 billion each year. Armed forces veteran Justin Crump has also raised concerns about the potential burden on Britain’s military.
In response to Sunak’s announcement, Labour’s shadow health secretary Wes Streeting has pledged not to give in to doctors’ unions on NHS pay demands. Streeting emphasized his commitment to tackling record waiting lists and pay disputes within the NHS, stating that the health service is not the envy of the world.
As campaigning for the general election heats up, Labour and the Tories are set to clash on security issues following Sunak’s national service announcement. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will emphasize economic, border, and national security as key pillars of the party’s manifesto, while Sunak will focus on delivering a secure future for the next generation.
The leaked campaign diary and ensuing ad attacking Sunak’s gaffes add a new layer of intrigue to the upcoming general election, setting the stage for a heated debate on national service and other key issues facing the country. Stay tuned for more updates as the election campaign unfolds.