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
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference 29th September 2019 Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2019: Everything you need to know 29th September 2019 Now that Conservative Party Conference is upon us, we have put together everything you need to know. From the key events and who is attending to where you can... National News
The Prime Minister’s Welcome to Conference 29th September 2019 At Conservative Party Conference on Sunday, Boris Johnson spoke to Party Conference about his vision for Britain. We will get Brexit done, so we can deliver on... National News
