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
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
