Bombshell poll exposes how many people would be willing to fight for UK in WW3

Bombshell poll exposes how many people would be willing to fight for UK in WW3 With global tensions rising, the UK needs to be prepared for war. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments By Alycia McNamara , News Reporter 14:11, Sat, Oct 24, 2026 The MI5 chief has spoken about Britain's position (Image: Getty) With the threat of war looming, Brits have taken part in our latest Daily Express poll, revealing if they would fight for their country . A total of 2,850 answered the question. Results showed that 1,081 (38%) voted yes, 1,660 (58%) voted no and 109 (4%) voted don’t know. This month, Lord Dannatt, the former head of the British Army , told the Express that the Government needed to make a “clear statement of the threats to our security” to make the case for increasing the defence budget. Fewer than three in Britons (29%) believe the state of the armed forces is “good” and 36% now believe it is “bad”, according to a poll by Ipsos. The results come as concerns rise for Britain's safety in the event of war , with continued pressure on the government to prioritise defence spending. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Ministers have floated a new idea of a Home Defence Programme (HDP) to boost the country's resilience in the face of any potential conflict affecting the UK. As tensions rise between Ukraine and Russia and in the Middle East, Brits are being warned they may need to play their part in defending the nation. The “evolving” HDP would focus on combining civilian and military efforts at a time of war. Former Cabinet Office minister, Dan Jarvis, told Parliament in October last year that the programme would provide a baseline understanding of what help the military would need and how roles may be filled during a conflict. Get exclusive defence news and analysis from our experts and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . The UK faces the threat of Russia (Image: Getty) Conscription age limit for men as UK told 'prepare for war' | UK | News | Express.co.uk Google Cloud down LIVE: Revolut, Lloyds Bank, HSBC among major services down The current instability of the global climate has put the world on edge, and the UK could face danger. Earlier this year, a British Army general warned that the UK is not ready for war and that conscription may be necessary following threats from the Kremlin. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The MI5 chief recently issued a warning that protecting the nation no longer means simply defending its borders, as the UK enters a “new era of national security”. General Sir Roly Walker, the head of the army, told Sky News that “every” citizen will be “asked to make sacrifices” and play their part in the defence of the country. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Adding to the growing sense of panic, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed he has ordered emergency defence measures to safeguard France's critical national infrastructure against incoming Russian "hybrid attacks". War in Ukraine began in 2022 and is ongoing (Image: Getty) Defence Military World War 3 Russia Russia-Ukraine war Vladimir Putin Donald Trump British army Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments