John Lamont MP meets with community council and councillors over Jedburgh Pool Tuesday, 3 December, 2024 John Lamont MP met with councillors and the chairman of the community council, Garry Feldman, over the weekend to discuss the future of the Jedburgh Pool. The pool has now closed and it is believed it will be handed back to Scottish Borders Council soon. There will be another meeting with other members of the community council to discuss the future of the pool on Friday. John Lamont MP said: "This... Local News
Local MP to host pensioner advice fair 5th November 2024 Borders MP John Lamont will host an advice and information fair for pensioners this Friday in Kelso. The event at the Tait Hall from 11am to 2pm will allow... Local News
Borders politicians criticise Labour's new family farm tax 31st October 2024 Scottish Borders politicians have hit out at Labour's budget for agriculture tax changes that could force family farms out of business. John Lamont MP and... Local News
John Lamont MP comment on budget 30th October 2024 Scottish Borders MP, John Lamont, said: “Labour’s tax-raising budget will be disastrous for workers, farmers, pensioners and small businesses in our local... Local News
John Lamont meets with local Parkinson's Support Group 8th October 2024 John Lamont MP has praised the work of local volunteers after attending a recent meeting of the Borders Parkinson's Support Group. The MP for the Borders joined... Local News
Borders MSP welcomes SNP's u-turn over banning wood burning stoves 24th September 2024 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has welcomed a "humiliating u-turn" from the SNP over previous plans to ban wood burning stoves. After campaigning from Rachael... Local 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
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
