Brits face return of National Service however everyone seems to be cracking the identical jokes

The Tories have declared they will bring back National Service if they are elected but everyone’s got the same thought about it on their mind.

A wave of jokes has come flooding in after the announcement that every man and woman over the age of 18 will be expected to serve their country for 12 months if the party is elected come July 5, or will be required to take part in unpaid volunteer work for one weekend every month instead.

Under the plan, every single person of age will be required to take part in the scheme, but in witty remarks, dozens are pointing out the same thing – that people too old to partake will “celebrate” if the day comes having avoided the scheme.

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Under the plans, young people could choose a full-time placement in the Armed Forces or UK cyber defence, learning about logistics, cyber security, procurement or civil response operations. While ministers are open to letting older adults voluntarily partake in National Service, it will be just that, voluntary.

The announcement has got some Brits laughing though as generations will have avoided the scheme if it does indeed become a thing. National Service ended in 1960 with the last national servicemen discharged in 1963.

Floods of jokes are also coming in about other staples of the mid-20th century that could make a comeback. Taking to X, one user said: “Looking forward to hearing my dial-up-modem chirp again whilst checking the weather on Ceefax.”

Another joked: “As a very right-wing, elderly, little lady, I’m disgusted by these policies. They do not go far enough and I for one, want to see toddlers go up chimneys while their parents slumber in workhouses.”

“Sunak should add the reintroduction of the whaling industry which helped drive industrialization in the 19th century, with whale oil used to light lamps and lubricate machinery,” said another.

Others joked about bringing back a 70-hour work week while they’re at it. “I heard smoking in pubs, restaurants, shops and offices will be allowed,” said another.

“Don’t forget rickets, scurvy, the pox, open sewers once known as lakes and rivers, tripe for school dinners…so much to look forward to,” was another comment among the jokes.

Home Secretary James Cleverly this morning confirmed there will be no criminal punishment for not taking place but it will be made very “compelling” to take part. He also said the military option will come with a salary but the alternative of volunteering won’t be paid work.

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