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
In praise of the Common Ridings and Festivals 19th May 2023 I feel very lucky to represent the Borders for a lot of reasons. We're fortunate to live in a beautiful place packed with brilliant people. But when I speak to... Local 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
Borders school pupils enjoy food and farming day out 16th May 2023 I had the pleasure of joining around 1200 school children from 60 schools across the Scottish Borders on Tuesday as they sampled first-hand the experience of... Local News
Positive talks held over rail extension progress 15th May 2023 The Borders Railway extension to Hawick, Newcastleton and onto Carlisle is on the right track and I look forward to seeing the feasibility study start in the... Local 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
John Lamont MP hopeful of improved rail service at Reston Station 11th May 2023 I am hopeful that railway services from Reston station will improve after the UK Government made the decision not to renew the contract with TransPennine... Local News
Inspirational Cancer Research fundraiser celebrated at Downing Street 3rd May 2023 I was really pleased to recently welcome an inspirational Cancer Research fundraiser from the Scottish Borders to a prestigious event at Downing Street which... Local News
UK Education Secretary champions success of Borders College 1st May 2023 I was delighted to welcome the UK Government Secretary of State for Education to the Borders College last week. The UK education minister, Gillian Keegan, was... Local News
John Lamont MP visits Kelso business Abbey Tool 26th April 2023 Visiting brilliant local employers is one of the best parts of being the Scottish Borders MP. I recently had the pleasure of meeting one of those thriving... Local News
