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3 March 2017

6610 GB adults surveyed

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The Swedish government has decided to reintroduce military conscription from next year. Would you support or oppose the United Kingdom re‑introducing ‘national service’, so that healthy young people aged 17 to 21 were expected to serve in the armed forces for 18 months, and remain on the reserve list for four years?

Conducted 3 March 2017

YouGov surveyed 6610 GB adults

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The Swedish government has decided to reintroduce military conscription from next year. Would you support or oppose the United Kingdom re‑introducing ‘national service’, so that healthy young people aged 17 to 21 were expected to serve in the armed forces for 18 months, and remain on the reserve list for four years?

Conducted 3 March 2017

YouGov surveyed 6610 GB adults

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26%
26%
16%
19%
13%

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