The case for national service

The Critic

Gavin Rice, Project Director for our Future of Conservatism project, wrote for The Critic making the case for national service. He said:

“We need a fair, new deal for young British people that improves their economic prospects radically. The lynchpin of this is being able to buy a home. Nonetheless, Britain is our home, too, and we should seek to make it stronger and more cohesive by promoting mutual bonds and an ethic of muscular citizenship.

A form of national service could be transformative, instilling selflessness and self-respect whilst forming a rite-of-passage into responsible adulthood. It’s worth a shot.”

Read the whole piece here.

 

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Great British National Service

Great British National Service: How national service could develop skills, improve mental wellbeing, and increase a sense of belonging among Britain's youth

The Observer

'The Observer' quotes figures from Onward's 'Breaking Blue' report which breaks down the results of the 2024 election. They use the figures to make a case for what the next Tory leader need to prioritise.

Conservative Home

'Conservative Home' mentions Onward's 'The British Entrepreneur' report. The article quotes Onward's findings that British workers are becoming “unusually risk-averse” when it comes to setting up their own business.

The Financial Times

Onward's 'Capital Issues' report is quoted in a 'Financial Times' article on AIM markets and UK small-cap stocks.

The Financial Times

'The Financial Times' covers Onward's 'Capital Issue' report which calls for the abolition of London's AIM markets.

CityAM

A 'CityAM' article about abolishing London's AIM markets quotes Onward's 'Capital Issues' report.

CityAM

'CityAM' quotes Onward's 'Capital Issues' report, which calls for the immediate abolition of London's AIM market.