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
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
John Lamont MP praises local asparagus business for securing supermarket deal 30th July 2024 John Lamont MP has praised a Borders business for securing a deal with a national supermarket to stock Scottish asparagus. ESG Drysdale, based in Cockburnspath... Local News
Local politicians wish good luck to Borders Olympians 26th July 2024 Local politicians have congratulated Borders sporting stars who will participate in the Olympics and Paralympics, as the Paris Games begin. The Borders will be... Local News
Comment from John Lamont on General Election 8th July 2024 John Lamont MP said: “Thank you to everyone who voted to re-elect me as your MP for the Scottish Borders. “It was a bad night for the UK party but my brilliant... Local News
Rachael Hamilton MSP launches competition to honour ‘local hero’ 25th June 2024 Rachael Hamilton MSP has launched a competition to honour a local Borders hero who will have the chance to attend celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the... Local News
Kemi’s speech about immigration 28th November 2024 Our country is a beacon of hope. But we can’t accommodate everyone. Read my speech about immigration here. National News
Kemi’s speech opposing the Family Farm Tax 26th November 2024 Read my speech: without farmers we have no future, no food, poor environment. So it’s critical we support you. National News
Kemi’s speech to the CBI 26th November 2024 Read my speech: we will learn from business about how to drive positive change for people in a time of major societal and technological change. National 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
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
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
