More investment needed in Borders GP services 21st February 2024 By John Lamont MP GP surgeries are the frontline of our NHS. People rely heavily on the wide-ranging expertise of GPs to guide them towards the right healthcare... Opinions
Education and NHS must be top priorities 13th February 2024 By John Lamont MP There should be no greater priorities for Scotland's politicians than supporting our NHS and investing in a brighter future for the next... Opinions
Good news for motorists from the UK Government 25th January 2024 One of my top priorities as your MP is to campaign for better roads for the Borders. That's why I consistently call out the SNP Government at Holyrood for... Opinions
My priorities for the Borders in 2024 10th January 2024 The new year is a great time to look forward with a renewed sense of optimism and purpose. As your Member of Parliament for the Scottish Borders, I want to... Local NewsOpinions
My Christmas message for 2023 19th December 2023 Christmas is approaching and I hope you have wonderful plans to spend time with family and friends this year. It's the best time of year to come together and... Local NewsOpinions
Support local businesses over crucial winter period 15th December 2023 We’re lucky to have so many brilliant small businesses operating in the Scottish Borders. To celebrate just a few of them, I recently held my annual Small... Opinions
Huge honour to take part in Remembrance Sunday events 16th November 2023 One of the greatest privileges of being your Member of Parliament is getting the opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of brave veterans who served... Opinions
UK Government continues cost-of-living support for families 18th October 2023 Inflation is falling, our economy is growing stronger, and household bills are starting to return to normal levels. The worst of the global energy price and... Opinions
12,200 Borders households to receive £300 payment before Christmas 9th October 2023 Inflation is falling, our economy is growing stronger, and household bills are starting to return to normal levels. The worst of the global energy price and... Opinions