Scotcast - Should we bring back military service?
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Donald Trump has discussed using the US military to acquire Greenland while the UK has pledged to send troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is made with Russia.
We ask Stewart McDonald, the SNP’s former defence spokesperson, whether the recent flurry of geopolitical twists could trigger a fresh debate about military conscription.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Martin Geissler.
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Published on Wednesday, 7th January 2026.
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