Home Secretary James Cleverly has revealed a key detail in Rishi Sunak's latest election pledge, as the Prime Minister announced he would "bring back national service" if the Tories are re-elected.
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Outlining his plans in the Mail on Sunday, Sunak said the new model would provide "life-changing opportunities for young people" and allow them to learn "real world skills".
Defending the decision on GB News, the Home Secretary said the implementation of national service would address the "fragmentation" and "polarising" of today's society in Britain.
Speaking to host Camilla Tominey, Cleverly said of the plans: "We do need to take action to kind of rebuild that societal cohesion.
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