National Service plan 'desperate' says Sir Keir Starmer in first keynote speech of campaign

Sir Keir Starmer has called Rishi Sunak's National Service plan “desperate“, describing it as a “teenage Dad's Army“. Giving his first keynote speech of the election campaign, the Labour leader said he didn't think the proposal would work but admitted the UK needed “strong defences“. Read more on this story: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: @skynews For more content go to and download our apps: Apple Android