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Swinney sticks with pledge to cap prices on basic foods in Scotland

theguardian.com · 13dShare

First minister sets out his government’s agenda and defends policy described by industry groups as a ‘potty gimmick’ John Swinney insisted on Tuesday he still planned to introduce a legally binding price cap on bread, milk and other essential food items in Scotland despite fierce opposition from farming and business groups. Unveiling the Scottish National party’s programme for government – the equivalent to the king’s speech – the first minister said he wanted to give “families greater peace of mind at a time of rising prices”. Continue reading...

First report: Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan — bbc.co.uk, 15d