Already Sky News are stating that this will deter people from joining the Armed Forces, at a time when recruitment in places is very low. So if we have insufficient members, then who will drive the Green Goddesses (oops, forgot the Government sold them), fill sandbags for flooded areas, go to Africa to treat virus victims, protect the UK from terrorists (and the Government from protesters), take over from Police, Fire and medics when they strike, oh, and I nearly forgot... fight wars?
One can cancel Christmas for a soldier, but if there are none?