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Eritrea is a highly militarised, one-party country - and often national service can go on for years and can include forced labour.

The joint wedding on 9 April 1955 came about due to Tommy being called away for national service with the army.

He has welcomed the plan for a national service, but questioned how long it should take.

For those starting their national service and who refuse, sanctions are tougher.

The plan would see social care responsibility transferred from councils to a new national service, benefitting elderly, disabled and homeless people, among others.