I believe that the cap is needed to ensure that while the cost-of-living pressures persist, essential food items remain affordable to members of the public.
Discussing the need for a price cap on essential food items.
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The bill is simple, straightforward and direct, and the UK Government now needs to respect the voice of the Scottish people and Parliament and transfer the necessary powers.
Fundamentally, nobody will take better decisions about Scotland's future than the people who live here.
We will also focus on prevention, drive public sector reform where it is needed, and ensure investment is directed towards frontline services to improve outcomes for people and communities.
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