Jenny Gilruth: “Everyone knows that Westminster is heading for a hung parliament and the SNP will wield significant influence.”

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

Supporting women to leave an abusive relationship is a first step.

We welcome the polling around about support for independence and, of course, we would welcome an early General Election to solidify that support.

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.