John Swinney: “[It is important that] essential food items, and I stress essential…”

On the recordJune 21, 2026

[It is important that] essential food items, and I stress essential food items, remain affordable to members of the public.

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John Swinney

Scottish National Party

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Speaking at the annual QMS Breakfast at the Royal Highland Show.

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John Swinney: “[It is important that] essential food items, and I stress essential food items, remain affordable to members of the…”