Army Recruitment Bonus Proposed to Boost Troop Numbers | JQJO

The Liberal Democrats propose a £10,000 recruitment bonus for new British Army recruits and a £20,000 bonus for former personnel returning to service, aiming to increase troop numbers to 73,000. This initiative, costing £60 million, is part of a broader plan to enhance national war readiness, including a public awareness campaign, in response to perceived threats from Russia and the US. The party suggests funding the bonus scheme through a Digital Services Tax increase, aligning with Labour's proposed defence spending rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.