A proposal suggests that fit and healthy baby boomers should participate in a nationwide service program to support local economies. With wealth tax and council tax reform difficult, utilizing retirees' skills can help tackle societal issues stemming from austerity. The initiative would be voluntary, allowing exemptions for caregivers and those in poor health. This scheme aims to engage retirees, many with financial stability, in meaningful local services, fostering community cohesion and repurposing valuable skills while addressing youth unemployment.
Asking boomers to serve in a new national service can help mend a society splintered by austerity, utilizing their skills to benefit the community.
More than half of the UK's 12 million retirees are healthy and financially stable, and a voluntary national service scheme may attract their participation.
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