John Lamont opposes Labour's Family Farm Tax in Commons speech Monday, 18 November, 2024 Ina speech to the House of Commons on Monday, I called Labour's Family Farm Tax a "shameful betrayal" of farmers which will "rip apart rural businesses". Labour's Family Farm Tax will rip apart rural businesses and prevent farmers from passing on the family farm to the next generation. It's cruel, it's bitter and it's divisive. And it's the opposite of what Labour said they would do. It's another... Local News
Hattie the Borders ‘therapet’ dog visits Number 10 11th July 2023 Borders ‘therapet’ Hattie the dog was celebrated last week at a Downing Street reception. Hattie joined brilliant staff from Coldstream Medical Practice who... Local News
LNER plan to close Berwick-upon-Tweed ticket office 5th July 2023 Today, LNER have informed me that they plan to close the ticket office at Berwick-upon-Tweed Station, despite the station being regularly used by thousands of... Local News
Over 11,000 Borders residents forced to travel elsewhere for NHS treatment 4th July 2023 More than 11,000 Borders residents have had to travel outside their local health board area for NHS treatment in the last five years. The new statistics... Local News
Bank services body urged to establish more cash machines across Borders 3rd July 2023 I recently urged the bank services body, LINK, to introduce more cash points at locations across the Scottish Borders. I met with LINK, the national cash... Local News
Borders MP raises alarm about forced evictions in Westruther 2nd July 2023 On Friday night, I attended a public meeting with 60 members of the Westruther community. Westruther residents are concerned about plans by Berwickshire Housing... Local News
Borders MP comments on Boundary Commission changes 28th June 2023 The final proposals are in from the Boundary Commission for Scotland’s Review of UK Parliament constituencies. Clovenfords is currently within the Berwickshire... Local News
Borders resident receives MBE in King’s first Honours list 21st June 2023 His Majesty’s first Honours list included recognition for Borders-based John Henderson Reid, 67, who was awarded the MBE for services to culture and to heritage... Local News
Berwickshire High pupils praised for reaching UK reading final 19th June 2023 A group of Berwickshire High School pupils recently reached the final of a UK-wide reading competition. Four students - Willow Abbott, Tess Crilly, Darcy Martin... Local News
John Lamont MP visits innovative climate-friendly construction company 15th June 2023 It is encouraging that so many climate-friendly businesses are choosing to set up operations in the Borders. I recently visited the IndiNature facility in... Local News
