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Teenagers are saying Rishi Sunak's National Service plan is a winner

National Service plans laid out by Rishi Sunak today gathered mixed reactions from voters - but some of the 18-year-olds it would apply to think it could be a winner. Under plans that will be in the Conservative manifesto all 18-year-olds would have to do paid military service for a year or unpaid community work one weekend a month.

The Prime Minister and his senior team said the scheme would benefit those involved, with Home Secretary James Cleverly (pictured) saying it would get them 'out of their bubble' and boost social cohesion. In Rishi's hometown of Southampton, as well as in London and Newcastle voters of all ages spoke to MailOnline to give their take on the radical plan.u00a0Many teenagers said they think it is a good idea and could give people their age some direction but others feel it is a 'big ask'. Older voters also expressed mixed views, with some hoping it could 'help kids with their lives' while others called it a 'gimmick'.

The Prime Minister and his senior team said the scheme would benefit those involved, with Home Secretary James Cleverly (pictured) saying it would get them 'out of their bubble' and boost social cohesion. In Rishi's hometown of Southampton, as well as in London and Newcastle voters of all ages spoke to MailOnline to give their take on the radical plan.