Greene: SNP price caps ignore "hard facts of economics"

Responding to the SNP's groceries price cap policy announced at their manifesto launch, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene said:

“Clearly the SNP are plucking policies out of a hat in a desperate attempt to distract from their two decades of failure in government. 

"Price caps have been shown repeatedly to distort markets, cause shortages, and create inefficiencies that make it harder for both suppliers and customers.

“Ignoring the hard facts of economics, like unintended consequences, will not help those who are struggling most with the cost of living. 

“Scottish Liberal Democrats are focused on bringing down the cost of living by growing business, insulating homes, making our nation healthier, and making practical promises not pie in the sky ones. 

“Scots everywhere can vote for our vision for change with fairness at its heart by backing us on their second regional peach ballot.”