Scottish Conservatives win vote as Holyrood opposes Labour's Family Farm Tax Monday, 18 November, 2024 The Scottish Conservatives have won a vote in the Scottish Parliament calling for Labour's Family Farm Tax to be dropped. Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton spoke in the debate and urged Labour to think again before family farms which had been passed down generations were lost. The Scottish Parliament supported the Scottish Conservative motion calling on Labour to ditch the Family Farm Tax, which will... Holyrood News
Local MP raises issue of 'reckless' speeding on A68 near Camptown 17th September 2024 Local MP John Lamont has raised concerns over "reckless" speeding on the A68 near Camptown. Several local constituents have expressed fears to the Borders MP... Local News
Councillor welcomes the growing popularity of Selkirk Victoria Campsite 10th September 2024 Councillor Leagh Douglas has welcomed statistics indicating increased bookings and use of Selkirk Victoria Campsite. The campsite, which is adjacent to Selkirk... Local News
Borders MP launches pub awards for 2024 10th September 2024 John Lamont MP has launched a new competition to crown the best Borders pubs. Borders residents have been encouraged to get involved and help recognise the... Local News
Scottish Borders MP backs Russell Findlay to lead Scottish Conservatives 2nd September 2024 Scottish Borders MP John Lamont has announced he is backing Russell Findlay MSP to lead the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party. Findlay has now gained the... Holyrood News
Borders MSP comments on 'extreme pressures' at Borders General Hospital 27th August 2024 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton said: “The current situation at Borders General Hospital is extremely worrying. Several constituents have already shared their... Local News
Local MSP highlights the impact of the reintroduction of peak fares for passengers travelling from Tweedbank 27th August 2024 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Rachael Hamilton, has slammed the SNP for removing a scheme which had reduced... Local News
Rachael Hamilton MSP backs Russell Findlay to lead Scottish Conservatives 26th August 2024 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has announced she will back Russell Findlay MSP to lead the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party. The Scottish Conservative... Holyrood News
John Lamont MP meets police to raise concerns over speed cameras 13th August 2024 John Lamont MP recently met the Local Area Commander of Police Scotland to discuss his concerns over speed cameras that have been switched off in the Borders... Local News
Seagull issue must be tackled across Borders 30th July 2024 John Lamont MP has called for action to tackle the growing seagull problem across the Borders, particularly around Eyemouth. The Borders MP has been contacted... Local News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 29th October 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. National News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 29th October 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who champions and fights for conservative values. National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 29th October 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
