It was supposed to be a photo opportunity to help David Cameron on the campaign trail – but the decision to invite the mayor of London, Boris Johnson, appeared to backfire when he urged the Tory leader to beef up his national citizen service proposals.
During a visit to south-west London with Cameron today, Johnson decided to offer advice on the policy, announced yesterday with the backing of Sir Michael Caine.
The two were drinking tea with Chelsea Pensioners as Cameron explained his proposals for every 16-year-old to have the opportunity to do citizen service when Johnson intervened, saying: "I think it should be compulsory. Why don't you make it compulsory?"
Cameron – who did not respond directly to the mayor's suggestion – suggested teenagers participating in the scheme could do some service with the armed forces.
"It might have a military side. The military are keen to get involved," he added.'
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