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
Berwickshire High School pupils tour Houses of Parliament 15th February 2023 Berwickshire High School pupils toured the Houses of Parliament with Scottish Borders MP John Lamont last week. The group of 22 pupils from fourth, fifth and... Local News
Nicola Sturgeon's gender reforms put women's safety at risk 10th February 2023 By John Lamont MP For many months, I have been contacted by a lot of local residents worried about the gender reforms being pursued by the SNP Government. Local... Opinions
Passengers deserve more reliable Reston railway service 6th February 2023 John Lamont MP met with local rail campaigners at Reston railway station to back their calls for a more reliable service. The Scottish Borders MP joined the... ArticlesLocal News
Scottish Borders MP welcomes Selkirk pupils to House of Commons 31st January 2023 John Lamont MP welcomed dozens of Selkirk pupils to the House of Commons last week. A group of 49 students from Selkirk High School went on a school trip to... ArticlesLocal News
John Lamont MP meets new owners of Lyle & Scott factory 27th January 2023 John Lamont MP recently met with the new owners of the Lyle & Scott factory building to hear their exciting plans to deliver local job opportunities. The... ArticlesLocal News
Local petrol price variations ‘unacceptable’ 17th January 2023 John Lamont MP has said the vast difference in prices of fuel at different petrol stations is “unacceptable.” The Scottish Borders MP raised concerns that local... ArticlesLocal News
UK Government extends business support for energy bills 12th January 2023 Scottish Borders MP John Lamont has welcomed the news that the UK Government has extended the support it provides to businesses for energy bills until March... ArticlesLocal News
Scottish Borders MP visits local ice rink 9th January 2023 John Lamont MP has encouraged local people to get involved in curling and skating in 2023 after visiting the Border Ice Rink in Kelso. The Scottish Borders MP... ArticlesLocal News
UK Government to make financial support payments of up to £400 for heating oil and off grid fuel 19th December 2022 Scottish Borders MP John Lamont has urged local people who use alternative heat sources to apply for hundreds of pounds of financial support after the UK... ArticlesLocal News
