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The steps that would see UK troops deployed to war - and conscription return

The steps that would see UK troops deployed to war - and conscription return

The i PaperNovember 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM1 min read

With tensions escalating with Russia, multiple nations are re-introducing conscription to ease pressure on the professional army – but would the UK?

The UK may need to call up reserves to put boots on the ground in Ukraine, but is facing “real issues” in personnel numbers, former senior officials have warned. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK is ready to put “boots on the ground, an... [7400 chars]

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November 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM

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