Jenny Gilruth: “The impact in the capital has been significant at a time when the August festivals are getting underway.”

For too many women, financial considerations can be a barrier to getting out of an abusive relationship.

As we head into SNP conference this weekend, we do so with independence once again in the lead and the SNP on course for an emphatic win at the Westminster election.

That fund has so far been capped – and there is unmet need.

No more will we allow a debt to the state to tie women to men who abuse them.