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I am not afraid to take on vested interests, Swinney to say
Swinney said an SNP government would cap prices on up to 50 essential items and use every power to keep Reform UK out of Holyrood.
- On Tuesday, First Minister John Swinney pledged to cap prices on up to 50 essential food items using public health powers, telling the STUC Congress in Dundee he is "not afraid to take on vested interests."
- Swinney argued the policy addresses the cost of living crisis impacting health and nutrition. He plans to convene supermarkets, farmers, and public health experts within days of forming the next government to establish the price limits.
- The UK Government and the Scottish Retail Consortium criticized the proposal, warning it could cost "millions" in legal fees. UK ministers described the plan as an "incoherent and undeliverable" policy that may violate the Internal Market Act.
- Critics note parallels to the 1972 statutory price freeze under the Tory government of Ted Heath, which failed to curb long-term inflation. Implementation faces significant consultation requirements and potential legal challenges.
- Beyond economic policy, the First Minister vowed to lock Reform UK leader Nigel Farage out of Holyrood, promising "no grubby deals" and stating opposition to the far right remains a top priority.
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I am not afraid to take on vested interests, Swinney to say
Scotland’s First Minister is expected to tell trade unionists he is “not afraid of taking on vested interests” in a speech on Tuesday after he proposed plans to cap food prices.
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Why did UK cap essential food prices proposal fail?
Scottish Retail Consortium rejects SNP food price caps The Scottish Retail Consortium pushed back against a proposal from the Scottish National Party to cap prices on certain essential food products, calling the plan a “gimmick.” The key takeaway is that the retail industry group is opposing…
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