Jenny Gilruth: “No woman will be turned away from support.”

Everyone knows that Westminster is heading for a hung parliament and the SNP will wield significant influence.

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.

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

We would welcome an early election.