Prime Minister plans to upgrade the A1 north of the border 12th October 2021 John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP have both welcomed comments from the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to upgrade the A1 north of Berwick. The Prime... Articles
UK Government delivers for Borders’ emergency services 11th October 2021 The Scottish Borders has seen the installation of 12 new Extended Area Services (EAS) masts. The masts have been installed as part of an upgrade to the... Articles
Borders politicians welcome prospectus on completing railway 8th October 2021 John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP have welcomed the recommendations of the Borderlands Partnership prospectus on the Borders Railway. The prospectus... Articles
Borders MP joins Alzheimer’s Research UK to support dementia research 28th September 2021 To mark World Alzheimer’s Month, John Lamont MP joined Alzheimer’s Research UK at an event in Parliament to show his support for dementia research. The aim of... Articles
UK Government to introduce carer’s leave 27th September 2021 The UK Government will introduce one week’s leave for unpaid carers, helping people to balance a job with caring for a dependant. The move is set to benefit... Articles
All tips to go to staff under new government plans 24th September 2021 The UK Government will introduce legislation to stop unscrupulous businesses from taking tips meant for staff, providing a boost to hospitality workers in the... Articles
MPs add support to Borderlands culture 'city' bid 22nd September 2021 Local MPs, John Lamont and David Mundell have registered their support at Westminster for the Borderlands to become 2025 UK City of Culture. In a joint formal... Articles
Borders A&E waiting times branded ‘unacceptable’ 21st September 2021 Borders parliamentarians are urging SNP Health Secretary Humza Yousaf to deliver a proper remobilisation plan for the NHS, to curb ‘unacceptable’ A&E waiting... Articles
Home Office to fund resettlement of Afghans in the Borders 14th September 2021 The Home Office has announced that the Scottish Borders will receive a generous funding package to support the resettlement of families who have come to the UK... Articles
