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

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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…

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