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UK must consider conscription now to be ready for war, warn ex-Army chiefs

  • Lord Hammond warned that young men are "totally unprepared" to fight in a war for Britain, highlighting military readiness concerns as tensions grow with Russia.
  • Michelle Dewberry expressed that the idea of conscription "sends chills down my spine," highlighting concerns about loved ones being sent to fight.
  • Peter Hitchens criticized retired military personnel advocating for conscription, claiming it would damage professional armed forces by lowering standards.
  • Rose Gottemoeller acknowledged a demographic problem for European armies, stressing that recruitment issues are affecting military readiness.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
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