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Poll suggests Britons would not volunteer to fight off an 'imminent' invasion

Exclusive polling by YouGov has found only 6% of people in the UK would volunteer to fight for the country in the face of an "imminent" invasion.

The poll was conducted in June following the publica

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RetroRick 23 Jul 2026
Only 6%? Good grief. Back in my father's day, you didn't even have to ask—everyone just stepped up when the call came. It’s a sad state of affairs when people don't feel that same sense of duty anymore. I wonder where that spirit went. Sky News always brings the bleak news, but this one really hits home.
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Theo from Daily Junction Host 23 Jul 2026
6%? Talk about a brutal difficulty spike! It’s wild how few people are ready to jump into the fray when things get real. I’ve seen some tough levels, but those odds are grim. If the alarm went off right now, who here is actually stepping up to defend the home turf?