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Scottish Retail Consortium Rejects SNP Food Price Cap Proposal

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has rejected the SNP’s proposal to implement statutory price caps on essential food products. The SNP's plan aims to provide relief for families amid rising food prices and involves capping at least one item per category in large supermarkets. SRC deputy head Ewan MacDonald-Russell criticized the proposal as a gimmick, suggesting that the government should focus on cutting taxes instead of imposing price controls. He stated that retailers are already facing significant cost pressures due to supply chain issues and government regulations, impacting their ability to maintain low prices.