Jeremy Clarkson dubs National Service 'idiotic' but alternative has fans saying same thing
The Clarkson's Farm star issued an alternative to Rishi Sunak's plan to introduce national service and social media users reacted in droves.
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Jeremy Clarkson weighed in on Rishi Sunak's election pledge if the Conservative Party were to win on July 4, advising that 18-year-olds would have to take part in a scheme involving military or civilian service. Still, much of the nation is divided over the plan.
The Prime Minister’s plans to introduce a modern-day version of national service would involve school leavers either enrolling on a 12-month military placement or spending one weekend each month volunteering in their community.
The Conservatives have also confirmed "some form of sanction" would apply to those who refused to get involved.
Taking to X today (May 27), Jeremy hit out at Rishi's plan and offered a "new idea" and suggested young people should instead work on farms. The former Top Gear presenter, runs his Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire, with the reality of farm life aired on the popular series Clarkson's Farm.
He tweeted: "Here’s an idea. Instead of national service, which is obviously idiotic, how about kids working on farms."
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Others praised Jeremy's idea as social media users said the same thing, with one writing: "Well the national service is only for 25 days I think. And military options only for a few. Otherwise, it's fire service, police, NHS, forestry commission etc. Farming should 100% be one of the options."
Another echoed: "Absolutely. My dad and uncle did in the 60s. Every school holiday they helped at the farm and made a bit of pocket money. My uncle then had a full life work on the farm."
"This just might catch on," a third commented. A fourth said: "This is actually a great idea. Most people have no idea where their food comes from."
Another added: "Now THAT is an excellent idea."
Speaking to reporters at a campaign event in Buckinghamshire, Mr Sunak said: "This modern form of national service will mean that young people get the skills and the opportunities that they need, which is going to serve them very well in life.
"It is going to foster a culture of service which is going to be incredibly powerful for making our society more cohesive, and in a more uncertain and dangerous world it's going to strengthen our country's security and resilience."
