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
Local hero honoured at Downing Street Community Champions Reception 29th March 2023 Candy Philip, the founder of Keeping Duns Blooming Marvellous, was thanked for her work by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at a reception of Community Champions last... Local News
John Lamont re-selected as Scottish Conservative candidate for the Borders 24th March 2023 I am delighted to be re-selected as the Scottish Conservative & Unionist party candidate for the Scottish Borders in the next General Election. Following a... Local News
Galashiels Academy pupils tour Houses of Parliament 17th March 2023 Recently, pupils from Galashiels Academy visited London and I was delighted to meet them as they toured the Houses of Parliament. The group of 40 pupils from... Local 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
John Lamont visits Coldstream business to hail broadband investment 14th March 2023 On Friday, I visited the Laughing Ducks Soft Play in Coldstream alongside Scottish independent broadband provider, GoFibre, to discuss progress and benefits for... ArticlesLocal News
The next First Minister must invest in Borders roads 9th March 2023 Recently, there has been a great reluctance from the SNP Government to invest in improvements to local roads or fund councils properly to fix potholes. Good... Local News
UK Government makes 168,000 energy bill payments for Borders residents 28th February 2023 The UK Government made 168,000 energy bill payments for Borders residents towards the end of 2022, according to new statistics. These vital UK Government... Local News
Sturgeon successor must focus on the day job 23rd February 2023 By John Lamont MP Now that Nicola Sturgeon has resigned, attention has turned to her legacy. Just as she divided Scotland by making every issue about another... Local NewsOpinions
Humza Yousaf must ditch his leadership bid and focus on NHS 21st February 2023 I have urged SNP leadership contender Humza Yousaf to drop his bid to be the next First Minister and focus on improving the NHS in the Borders and across... Local News
