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UK responds to calls to bring back conscription

UK responds to calls to bring back conscription

Latvia introduced conscription in 2023 Earlier today, it was reported that the Latvian president has told European countries that they should ‘absolutely’ introduce conscription, after conceding that the continent was ‘quite weak’ on a military front. Edgars Rinkevics told Sky’s Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that European countries should increase spending amid the ‘ups and […]

1 year ago

3,500 British troops on standby to deal with potential no-deal Brexit disruptions

3,500 British troops on standby to deal with potential no-deal Brexit disruptions

There are less than 100 days until the departure takes place. As we get closer and closer to 29 March 2019, thousands of businesses and millions of households in the UK are being urged to make sure they are ready for the worst. Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay stated: “The government’s priority remains to secure a deal, […]

7 years ago