'One group' UK war register would recruit first amid fears Trump could start WW3 'in days'
A prominent historian and author believes any UK war register would target one particular group should World War 3 erupt. With US Midterm Elections approaching, tensions in the area are escalating. Iran rebuffed a request from US Vice President JD Vance for peace negotiations, while Senator Chris Murphy alleged that catastrophic war plans have been disclosed. Perhaps more alarming than anything is former Fox News presenter Tucker Carlson's claim that US President Donald Trump might contemplate a nuclear strike on Iran , which could plunge the world into World War 3.
He even indicated the POTUS would reach his decision by this weekend. What British participation in such a worldwide conflict would entail remains unclear, though some have proposed that specific measures might be introduced to encourage Britons to assist. Beyond conscription, where individuals are compelled to enlist in the armed forces, one expert has backed another measure put forward by the Liberal Democrats . The proposal floated by the third-largest party in the House of Commons was a war register - a pre-arranged database of citizens who have officially signalled their readiness to help support the nation during a military attack.
It's a list of people who have volunteered to contribute. Following the suggestion put forward by the Liberal Democrats, author and historian David Swift told us: "If there was something explicit and obvious, like ground troops or airstrikes against a NATO country, then we would see a serious response and new sense of urgency from the British government, and something like the war register, which I think a lot of people would sign up for.
"I think it could be a useful way of mobilising people for non-military tasks, although presumably it would largely recruit from more middle-class people, as with those offering refuge to Ukrainians, etc. In fact, it's no coincidence the Lib Dems are pushing this." However, should a war register fall short and/or the UK opt to reintroduce conscription, which was scrapped in 1963, Dr Swift suggested that workers in certain sectors could find themselves exempt, while those in others might find themselves more squarely in the firing line.
Mr Swift added: "Since there is such an urgent need to rebuild Britain's defence industries and industrial capacity, I would expect that people in these important occupations would be exempt. "Or even that people could be 'conscripted' into working in these industries. Military conscription would target unemployed graduates - this would be very popular with lots of people." Ensure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source.
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