Tories: Kids of fallen troops to get uni scholarships

If the Tories are voted into power, kids who have lost their parents on active service will be given university scholarships.

As the race to govern the country heats up, the Conservatives have promised they will provide grants which will cover everything from tuition fees to living costs.

Shadow chancellor George Osborne and shadow defence secretary Liam Fox said that children whose mum or dad lost their lives in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan would be eligible for the money.

"These university and college scholarships will provide financial help for the families of fallen servicemen and women – and will be a lasting tribute to their bravery and sacrifice," Mr Osborne stated.

The Tories have been hard at work coming up with plans to help the brave boys and girls serving Queen and country in foreign parts.

Party leader David Cameron recently told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that he wants to double the bonuses paid to soldiers serving in Afghanistan.

Posted by Daniel Ohio