Jenny Gilruth: “No more will we allow a debt to the state to tie women to men who abuse them.”

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.

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

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