Jobs come first for all the candidates in Inverclyde

Jobs were top of the agenda on the campaign trail with less than a week to go until the polls open for the Inverclyde by-election.

First Minister Alex Salmond joined SNP candidate Anne McLaughlin in Greenock.

He said: "By electing Anne McLaughlin on Thursday, local people can elect a champion for Inverclyde who will fight for jobs for Inverclyde and job-creating powers for Scotland."

Meanwhile, shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy and former first minister Jack McConnell were also on the campaign trail with Labour candidate Iain McKenzie.

Conservative candidate David Wilson was joined by Scottish Tory deputy leader Murdo Fraser on a visit to Greenock.

Liberal Democrat Sophie Bridger and Ukip candidate Mitch Sorbie are also standing.