Half of young Britons say they wouldn’t fight for their country, is the UK still worth fighting for?

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A recent poll by The John Smith Centre at Glasgow University found that half of young people say they would not fight for Britain “under any circumstances.” The prevailing sentiment was: “Why would I fight for a country that isn’t fighting for me?”

Esther spoke to MP Tom Tugendhat and former Major General Roddy Porter to hear their thoughts on why the UK might still be worth fighting for.

Released on 27 Apr 2026

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