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
UK Government Budget delivers for Borders 30th November 2023 The UK Government Autumn Statement delivered emphatically for the Borders and all of Scotland. I was especially delighted to secure £20 million for the Borders... Westminster News
Cheaper pints in pubs across Scotland 7th August 2023 It's very welcome that the UK Government is protecting the price of a pint by increasing the generosity of Draught Relief – meaning the alcohol duty paid for... Westminster News
UK Government invests in local Borders community organisations 12th July 2023 Several Borders community organisations have been some of the first to receive funding through the new UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund. The Scottish... Local NewsWestminster News
Borders businesses recognised at No.10 reception 29th May 2023 It was a pleasure to celebrate two fantastic Scottish Borders businesses at the Number 10 Downing Street Local Business Champions Reception. Congratulations to... Local NewsWestminster News
UK export awards victory for small business in Borders 18th May 2023 I was ecstatic to hear that an outstanding small business in the Scottish Borders has been named a winner in a prestigious UK-wide competition to crown some of... Local NewsWestminster News
Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles 12th May 2023 It is rare that something happens where we are all sharing a moment of history together. The Coronation of King Charles, 70 years on from the last Coronation... OpinionsWestminster News
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