John Swinney has promised "bold action" on the cost of living as he pledged not to raise taxes in the next parliament and to cap the price of essential food.The First Minister launched the SNP manifesto on Thursday at an event in Glasgow, where he said the price of between 20 and 50 essential food items would be capped in large supermarkets if the party is re-elected on May 7.

John Swinney has promised "bold action" on the cost of living as he pledged not to raise taxes in the next parliament and to cap the price of essential food.The First Minister launched the SNP manifesto on Thursday at an event in Glasgow, where he said the price of between 20 and 50 essential food items would be capped in large supermarkets if the party is re-elected on May 7.