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
Borders MP and MSP write to Humza Yousaf over escalating local NHS crisis 13th February 2024 Rachael Hamilton MSP and I have written to the First Minister over the NHS Borders financial crisis. We have urged Humza Yousaf to provide more funding to... Local News
Scottish Borders MP unveils new food labelling plans at NFUS conference 12th February 2024 I recently revealed more details of new food labelling plans that would give consumers more information about produce and help Borders farmers during a speech... Local News
Hawick rugby champions attend Downing Street reception 8th February 2024 Representatives of the title-winning Hawick Rugby Club team were recently honoured at a prestigious Downing Street ceremony. I nominated members of the Hawick... Local News
Health services to suffer from NHS Borders financial crisis 7th February 2024 Reports have revealed "significant and radical decisions" will be made about local healthcare services in the coming months as a result of the perilous... Local News
SNP challenged over 'significant negative impact' on Borders College 6th February 2024 On Friday, the Borders College Principal and CEO, Pete Smith, said the current Scottish Government budget "will have a significant negative impact on learners... Local News
Selkirk and Kelso pupils attend Downing Street for special event 30th January 2024 Pupils from Selkirk High School and Kelso High School attended a special Robert Burns themed event at Downing Street last week. Two dozen students from the... Local News
UK Government invests nearly £20,000 to upgrade Lauderdale football pitch 30th January 2024 The UK Government will provide £18,387 to upgrade the grass pitch at Lauderdale Youth Football Club. This brilliant investment will help to upgrade the grass... Local News