UK Budget gives ‘welcome boost’ to Borders and Scottish economy 16th March 2023 The UK Government Budget has delivered a “welcome boost” to the economy. Approximately £320 million will be delivered to Scotland as a result of the UK Budget... ArticlesWestminster News
John Lamont visits Coldstream business to hail broadband investment 14th March 2023 On Friday, I visited the Laughing Ducks Soft Play in Coldstream alongside Scottish independent broadband provider, GoFibre, to discuss progress and benefits for... ArticlesLocal News
Passengers deserve more reliable Reston railway service 6th February 2023 John Lamont MP met with local rail campaigners at Reston railway station to back their calls for a more reliable service. The Scottish Borders MP joined the... ArticlesLocal News
Scottish Borders MP welcomes Selkirk pupils to House of Commons 31st January 2023 John Lamont MP welcomed dozens of Selkirk pupils to the House of Commons last week. A group of 49 students from Selkirk High School went on a school trip to... ArticlesLocal News
John Lamont MP meets new owners of Lyle & Scott factory 27th January 2023 John Lamont MP recently met with the new owners of the Lyle & Scott factory building to hear their exciting plans to deliver local job opportunities. The... ArticlesLocal News
Local petrol price variations ‘unacceptable’ 17th January 2023 John Lamont MP has said the vast difference in prices of fuel at different petrol stations is “unacceptable.” The Scottish Borders MP raised concerns that local... ArticlesLocal News
UK Government extends business support for energy bills 12th January 2023 Scottish Borders MP John Lamont has welcomed the news that the UK Government has extended the support it provides to businesses for energy bills until March... ArticlesLocal News
Scottish Borders MP visits local ice rink 9th January 2023 John Lamont MP has encouraged local people to get involved in curling and skating in 2023 after visiting the Border Ice Rink in Kelso. The Scottish Borders MP... ArticlesLocal News
UK Government to make financial support payments of up to £400 for heating oil and off grid fuel 19th December 2022 Scottish Borders MP John Lamont has urged local people who use alternative heat sources to apply for hundreds of pounds of financial support after the UK... ArticlesLocal News