John Lamont opposes Labour's Family Farm Tax in Commons speech Tuesday, 12 November, 2024 John Lamont MP has called Labour's Family Farm Tax a "shameful betrayal" of farmers which will "rip apart rural businesses" in a speech to the House of Commons on Monday. It comes as the Scottish Conservatives announced plans to hold a vote opposing Labour's Family Farm Tax in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday. In his speech at Westminster, John Lamont MP also cited comments from local farmers... Local News
John Lamont comment on General Election 22nd May 2024 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... Local News
Banks urged to increase Borders services as new hub opens 21st May 2024 John Lamont MP has urged banks to increase local services across the Scottish Borders while welcoming the introduction of a new hub in Jedburgh. The new hub is... Local News
Local MSP writes to First Minister over community hospitals 21st May 2024 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has written to new First Minister John Swinney over the potential closure of local community hospitals. NHS Borders has said they... Local News
Craig Hoy MSP has announced the launch of a search for a Local Hero who has made a positive difference to the lives of others in the South Scotland region. 14th May 2024 From today, Craig is working to identify a constituent who will receive recognition for the important work they do to help others in their local community as a... Local News
Local MSP seeks public meeting to prevent Westruther nursery closure 13th May 2024 Rachael Hamilton MSP is seeking a public meeting to prevent the closure of Westruther nursery. After speaking with concerned parents, the local MSP has started... Local News
John Lamont MP welcomes new cash machine in Duns 6th May 2024 John Lamont MP has welcomed the introduction of a new free-to-use cash machine at Nairn’s Newsagent and Post Office in Duns. The Scottish Borders MP recently... Local News
Local MP launches Volunteer of the Year awards for 2024 6th May 2024 John Lamont MP has launched Volunteer of the Year awards for 2024 to celebrate “unsung heroes” across the Borders. The annual competition aims to give credit to... Local News
Borders MSP speaks with local timber suppliers in Scottish Parliament 6th May 2024 Rachael Hamilton MSP recently discussed steps towards reaching net zero targets with local timber suppliers in the Scottish Parliament. The Borders MSP spoke... Local News
Over 2,500 people join MP's campaign to save community hospitals 6th May 2024 Over 2,500 people have signed up to a campaign by John Lamont MP to save the community hospitals in Duns, Hawick, Kelso and Peebles. The Scottish Borders MP... Local News
Our plan to support the Armed Forces that keep our nation safe 11th November 2019 The Conservative Party today renews its commitment to the Armed Forces with a bold package of measures to support military personnel, veterans and their... National News
Labour's reckless spending revealed: The £1.2 trillion cost of Corbyn 10th November 2019 The Conservatives can today reveal the true cost of Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party – the figures that John McDonnell did not want people to see. National News
Train travel savings for Veterans with new Railcard 9th November 2019 Armed Forces veterans will qualify for a new Railcard giving a third off the cost of train travel under a majority Conservative government, Transport Secretary... National News
Conservatives announce 50 million more GP appointments 9th November 2019 50 million more GP surgery appointments will be created every year under the Conservatives, reducing waiting times and giving more quality care. National News
Boris begins the General Election outside 10 Downing Street 6th November 2019 Read Boris’s full Downing Street speech as he begins the General Election. National News
Boris launches campaign pledging to unleash Britain's potential 6th November 2019 Boris Johnson set out his pitch for the country. Get Brexit done. Focus on our priorities. Unleash Britain’s potential. National News
