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Introduce mandatory military conscription for people over 18

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closedMinistry of DefenceOpened 15 January 2026Closed 15 July 2026

Background

We call on the Government to make the military draft mandatory for people over 18. We believe our army is depleted, our country is divided and in debt, unemployment is high whilst skilled trades are crying out for workers, and many people are on benefits.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Leeds SouthHilary Benn
5
TorbaySteve Darling
3
Leeds South West and MorleyMark Sewards
2
ChippenhamSarah Gibson
1
CongletonSarah Russell
1
East SurreyClaire Coutinho
1
ErewashAdam Thompson
1
GloucesterAlex McIntyre
1
GraveshamDr Lauren Sullivan
1
Hampstead and HighgateTulip Siddiq
1
HartlepoolMr Jonathan Brash
1
Hazel GroveLisa Smart
1
HyndburnSarah Smith
1
Jarrow and Gateshead EastKate Osborne
1
Leeds West and PudseyRachel Reeves
1
MaldonSir John Whittingdale
1
Middlesbrough South and East ClevelandLuke Myer
1
Milton Keynes CentralEmily Darlington
1
Mitcham and MordenDame Siobhain McDonagh
1
North NorfolkSteff Aquarone
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 752441.