Swinney reaffirms plan for legally binding food price caps in Scotland

Scottish First Minister John Swinney reiterated his commitment to introduce legally binding price caps on essential food items like bread and milk, despite opposition from farming and business groups. The policy, part of the SNP's programme for government, aims to ease cost-of-living pressures but is criticized as a 'potty gimmick'. The move signals a potential regulatory shift in Scotland's retail food market, though implementation details and legal feasibility remain uncertain.