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Half of Britons unwilling to fight for UK in the event of war, poll finds

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Nato's top military commander said the alliance is ‘ready to fight tonight’ amid fears over Russia

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48% of Britons say there are no circumstances in which they would fight for their country. This is according to an Ipsos survey conducted between September 29 and October 1 among 1,090 adults in the UK. Only 36% of those surveyed said they would take up arms and take part in a war to defend their country. The rest did not express an opinion on the issue. The data was published against the backdrop of increased warnings about the risks to Europea…

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Half of Britons unwilling to fight for UK in the event of war, poll finds

Nato's top military commander said the alliance is ‘ready to fight tonight’ amid fears over Russia

·London, United Kingdom
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Half of Britons have no intention of taking up arms for their country, according to a revealing poll that has been released. More...

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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