Teenagers say Rishi Sunak’s National Service plan is a winner – but voters of all ages say they have mixed views on the idea [Video]

National Service plans laid out by Rishi Sunak today gathered mixed reactions from voters – but some of the 18-year-olds it would apply to think it could be a winner.

Under plans that will be in the Conservative manifesto all 18-year-olds would have to do paid military service for a year or unpaid community work one weekend a month.

The Prime Minister and his senior team said the scheme would benefit those involved, with Home Secretary James Cleverly saying it would get them ‘out of their bubble’ and boost social cohesion.

In Rishi’s hometown of Southampton, as well as in London and Newcastle voters of all ages spoke to MailOnline to give their take on the radical plan.

Many teenagers said they think it is a good idea and could give people their age some direction but others feel it is a ‘big ask’.