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General election 2024 live: Cleverly quizzed on Conservative Party's national service plan - BBC News Cleverly quizzed on Conservative Party's national service plan - BBC News
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The first weekend of the general election campaign is drawing to a close, and so we'll also be pausing our coverage . Here's what we've learned so far over a busy first few days:The first weekend of the general election campaign is drawing to a close, and so we'll also be pausing our coverage . Here's what we've learned so far over a busy first few days:
The Conservatives have pledged to introduce a mandatory scheme for 18-year-old's requiring them by law to complete community work or apply for a selective number of places on military training coursesThe Conservatives have pledged to introduce a mandatory scheme for 18-year-old's requiring them by law to complete community work or apply for a selective number of places on military training courses
Home Secretary James Cleverly told the BBC no one will be sent to prison for refusing to take part in the programme, while Labour shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves dismissed the policy as a "gimmick"Home Secretary James Cleverly told the BBC no one will be sent to prison for refusing to take part in the programme, while Labour shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves dismissed the policy as a "gimmick"
Reeves also told the BBC Labour will not increase income tax or national insurance if the party wins the election on 4 JulyReeves also told the BBC Labour will not increase income tax or national insurance if the party wins the election on 4 July
Sir Keir Starmer has also given a clear signal votes for over-16s will be in the Labour manifestoSir Keir Starmer has also given a clear signal votes for over-16s will be in the Labour manifesto
Lib Dems leader Ed Davey outlined two key policies for his party: investments in primary care and social reforms to support people out of hospitalLib Dems leader Ed Davey outlined two key policies for his party: investments in primary care and social reforms to support people out of hospital
There will be much more to cover over the coming weeks, but rest assured that we'll be right here bringing you all the latest news and analysis throughout.There will be much more to cover over the coming weeks, but rest assured that we'll be right here bringing you all the latest news and analysis throughout.
This page was written by Sean Seddon, Vicky Wong, Seher Asaf, Jennifer McKiernan and was edited by Johanna Chisholm and Emily Atkinson. Thank you for joining us.This page was written by Sean Seddon, Vicky Wong, Seher Asaf, Jennifer McKiernan and was edited by Johanna Chisholm and Emily Atkinson. Thank you for joining us.
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