SNP vows to cap food prices and bus fares in Holyrood manifesto
SNP vows to cap food prices and bus fares in Holyrood manifesto
The SNP unveils a bold plan to cap prices on 50 essential items, freeze bus fares at £2, and pledge no tax hikes ahead of Holyrood elections.
In Edinburgh today, the SNP unveiled its Holyrood manifesto with a bold pledge to curb the cost of living. The party’s plan would cap prices on up to 50 essential items, including staples like milk, bread and eggs, in a move aimed at shielding households from rising grocery costs ahead of the May 7 election.
The package also includes a commitment to cap bus fares at £2 per journey if the party is returned to government, a policy designed to make everyday travel more affordable for families and workers across Scotland.
On taxes, the manifesto promises no tax hikes, signaling a continued stance against increasing the burden on income and consumption as households navigate inflation and tight budgets.
Reaction to the proposals has been mixed, with supporters praising the focus on immediate cost-of-living relief and critics warning that price caps can be complex to administer and may require tough budget choices elsewhere. The SNP argues that the measures would be funded through a combination of targeted supports and policy levers available to the devolved government, arguing they would deliver tangible day-to-day benefits for households.
As the Holyrood election approaches, the manifesto signals the party’s priorities and its readiness to press for legislative changes that would translate these pledges into action if voters entrust it with government. The coming weeks are expected to bring further details on how the caps would work in practice and how long they would be in place, alongside other economic and social policies in the SNP’s campaign.
