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
Conservative MP warns UK Government against ‘delays’ to Borders Railways extension 17th October 2022 Scottish Conservative MP John Lamont has warned the UK Government it cannot “drag its feet” and “delay” plans to extend the Borders Railway. Speaking in the... Articles
MP calls for Sturgeon to meet with Borderers after ‘detests’ debacle 11th October 2022 Borders MP, John Lamont, has invited Nicola Sturgeon to the Borders to meet with local residents, after she said she ‘detests Conservatives’. Ms Sturgeon made... Articles
MP supports launch of National Independent Lifeboat Association 4th October 2022 Berwickshire MP, John Lamont, has welcomed a new charity that has been launched to assist the UK’s independent lifeboats to ensure the preservation of life on... Articles
Kelso High School visit Parliament 3rd October 2022 Kelso High School recently visited Parliament in Westminster as part of their Modern Studies trip to London. The class were taken on an interactive tour by the... Articles
John Lamont writes to Business Secretary over heating oil and LPG support 30th September 2022 In response to the cost-of-living crisis, the Prime Minister announced new measures to cap the amount people will pay for their energy bills. These measures... Articles
Tax cuts for Borders workers announced 23rd September 2022 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng announced a raft of new measures to boost the UK economy today. This included a tax cut worth £285 on average for... Articles
John Lamont MP pays tribute to HM The Queen 12th September 2022 Speech As part of a session in the House of Commons, local MP, John Lamont, paid tribute to Britain’s longest serving monarch. On Friday and Saturday... Articles
The Death of Her Majesty The Queen 9th September 2022 Her Majesty The Queen has been a steadfast and resolute part of public life over her illustrious seventy year reign. In times of difficulty, we looked to Her... Articles
Local MP comments on new Prime Minister 5th September 2022 John Lamont MP has commented after Liz Truss won the leadership contest and will become the new Prime Minister. John Lamont MP said: “Huge congratulations to... Articles
