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SNP announce 'uncapped' funding to help women leave abusive relationships

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth said the cap on support for women leaving abusive relationships would be removed (Image: Robert Perry/PA Wire)

DEPUTY First Minister Jenny Gilruth has announced that the Scottish Government will increase the financial support available to help women leave abusive relationships.

The SNP will also "almost double" the funding for the Refugee Doctors Programme, which helps support refugees who are qualified doctors attain General Medical Council (GMC) registration to practice in the UK, she said.

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