John Lamont MP meets with community council and councillors over Jedburgh Pool Tuesday, 3 December, 2024 I met with councillors and the chairman of the community council, Garry Feldman, over the weekend to discuss the future of the Jedburgh Pool. The pool has now closed and it is believed it will be handed back to Scottish Borders Council soon. This meeting was useful as we look for a solution to hopefully allow the pool to reopen. In the meantime, the council should properly maintain the pool to... Local News
Mega-pylon consultation extended after Scottish Conservative pressure 26th November 2024 The consultation period for a proposed mega-pylon project across the Borders has been postponed to the end of December after pressure from Scottish Conservative... Local News
John Lamont opposes Labour's Family Farm Tax in Commons speech 18th November 2024 Ina speech to the House of Commons on Monday, I called Labour's Family Farm Tax a "shameful betrayal" of farmers which will "rip apart rural businesses". Labour... Local News
John Lamont hosts public meeting over mega-pylon project 11th November 2024 I recently chaired a public meeting in Caddonfoot Village Hall on Saturday, 9 November. I was pleased to host this productive public meeting so that local... Local News
Labour's first budget betrays the Borders 8th November 2024 Over the last week I have heard from numerous local residents who are dismayed and bitterly disappointed by the first Budget from the new UK Labour government... Opinions
Center Parcs plans new Hawick site 5th November 2024 Holiday village operator Center Parcs has unveiled plans for its first site in Scotland. The new resort near Hawick in the Scottish Borders would represent a... Local News
Opposing Labour's new Family Farm Tax 1st November 2024 Labour have introduced a Family Farm Tax in their Budget that could have devastating consequences. Labour's changes to agricultural property relief could be... Local News
Labour budget 'a blow to the Borders' 30th October 2024 Labour’s tax-raising budget will be disastrous for workers, farmers, pensioners and small businesses in our local communities. It’s a blow to people right... Westminster News
Mega-pylon projects must not scar countryside 14th October 2024 The Borders has some of the most beautiful countryside landscapes anywhere in Scotland or the United Kingdom. I'm passionate about protecting our natural... Opinions
John Lamont meets with local Parkinson's Support Group 9th October 2024 I recently attended a meeting of the Borders Parkinson's Support Group. It was a pleasure to join this fantastic local group and spend some time with those who... Local News
