Please see comment from John Lamont on news that a General Election has been called.
Scottish Conservative candidate for the Scottish Borders, John Lamont, said: "The General Election in the Borders is about beating the SNP so we can get all of the focus onto creating good jobs, reducing NHS waiting lists, fixing the roads, investing in schools and improving public services.
"It's a straight fight here between me and the SNP candidate, who will only obsess about independence and not pay attention to the issues that really matter to you.
"Together, let’s defeat the SNP so we can get the focus onto the positive plans I have set out which would build a brighter future for the Borders and deliver on our shared priorities."