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 spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
