Local politicians’ campaign for fairer fuel prices continues 12th August 2022 Local politicians remain concerned for Borderers struggling with the rising cost of living, as fuel price discrepancies widen across the area. Fuel prices have... Articles
Borders politicians welcome return of Berwickshire County Show 9th August 2022 Borders politicians Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have welcomed the return of Berwickshire County Show, which took place on Saturday 6th August. Like... Articles
Reston electric chargers continue to let down new station 2nd August 2022 Electric car charging points at the newly reopened Reston station are still not working and are causing problems for drivers in Berwickshire. All 10 charge... Articles
Mental health waiting times worsen in the Borders 19th July 2022 John Lamont MP has written to Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, calling for “swift and comprehensive action” to support under... Articles
Driving test waiting times almost half a year in the Borders 15th July 2022 John Lamont is calling on the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to reduce driving test waiting times in the Scottish Borders. It follows a response... Articles
Local MP comments on resignation of Boris Johnson 7th July 2022 Borders MP, John Lamont, has commented after the Prime Minister announced his decision to resign. Mr Lamont resigned from his government role as the... Articles
UK Government’s Turing Scheme to help more disadvantaged Scottish students 5th July 2022 As part of the UK Government’s commitment to levelling-up opportunities across the UK, more disadvantaged students in the Scottish Borders will now be able to... Articles
Borders Politicians stand against First Minister’s plans for second referendum on Scottish Independence 29th June 2022 Borders politicians Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have strongly criticised the First Minister’s plans to hold a second independence referendum next... Articles
MP opens Angels Sweet Spot in Hawick 28th June 2022 Borders MP, John Lamont, officially opened the new Angels Sweet Spot on Hawick High Street on Friday 17 June. Angels Sweet Spot is owned by Saima and Ishfaq... Articles
