Local MP raises issue of 'reckless' speeding on A68 near Camptown Tuesday, 17 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 that excessive speeds on the road south of Jedburgh could cause accidents. Residents say there was once a speed camera in the area and that one should be installed again. Scottish Borders MP John Lamont said: "I have been troubled by reports... Local News
John Lamont MP on Humza Yousaf resignation 29th April 2024 Scottish Borders MP, John Lamont, said: "The Scottish Conservatives have forced Humza Yousaf to resign following his disastrous spell as First Minister. "The... Holyrood News
Local MP starts campaign to stop community hospital closures 19th April 2024 John Lamont MP has started a campaign to stop community hospital closures across the Scottish Borders. NHS Borders have said they may soon suggest closing the... Local News
MSP and campaigners urge action on endometriosis 17th April 2024 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has today (Wednesday) published a new policy paper on endometriosis with the help of local campaigners who suffer from the horrific... Holyrood News
SNP leaving 20,000 visitors to Borders 'in the dark' 9th April 2024 The SNP have been accused of leaving 20,000 visitors to the Borders "in the dark" after Visit Scotland announced they would close the Jedburgh tourist... Local News
Local MP joins in Eyemouth Easter Bike Bash 2nd April 2024 Local MP John Lamont joined in the fun at Eyemouth's Easter Bike Bash over the weekend. The event by Sea the Change, a charity dedicated to encouraging... Local News
'Worrying drop' in Borders patients starting cancer care within target time 28th March 2024 There was a "worrying drop" in the percentage of Borders patients starting cancer treatment within the target time in the last quarter, new statistics from... Local News
SNP criticised for closure of Jedburgh information centre 27th March 2024 Local politicians have criticised the SNP Government for the closure of the tourist information centre in Jedburgh. SNP agency Visit Scotland announced on... Local News
Three wins for Borders businesses in Scottish rural awards 19th March 2024 Borders businesses won big in the 2024 Scottish Countryside Alliance awards, dubbed the ‘rural Oscars’ by organisers. Lauder’s Black Bull won best local food... Local News
Borders farmers attend Downing Street reception on 'backing Scottish and British food' 5th March 2024 John Lamont MP recently hosted farmers from the Scottish Borders at an event in Downing Street to honour people 'backing Scottish and British food and drink'... Local News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News