The UK should introduce Nordic-style conscription to bolster military numbers, ex-defence secretary Michael Fallon has said

In an interview with @latikambourke.com, the former Conservative cabinet minister admitted that his party should have done more to increase defence spending when last in power

April 08, 2026 - 12:23 UTC

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I suggest he signs up first.
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No point in more pawns if there's no infrastructure.
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Ah , Michael Fallon, yet another Tory minister forced to resign back in the day for being a bit ‘handsy’. 😂😂😂😂😂
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So we can provide secure wages and useful employment for young people after all. They'll need affordable housing as well.
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Tories wheeling out the same “conscription / national service” turd every time there’s scrutiny over their 14 years of defunding of the military.

How about funding it properly, not chasing tyrants into war and not shilling for gas and oil companies maintaining our reliance on fossil fuels?
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Amazing how the Tories suddenly want to do all sorts of things they conspicuously failed to do in 14 long years in government

And it’s a stupid idea
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Where's the "lol" button?
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If they wanted to do it, they could have. They are no longer the party in power so their politicians promises are worthless. Anyhow, if they want to bring back conscription, start with their own sons and daughters. It ALWAYS the people in suits who decide that people in jeans go to die.
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Yes, he won’t want his grandkids to be conscripted, of that you can be sure !!
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