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
UK Government launches fuel market review 27th June 2022 The UK Government has taken action to protect Borderers struggling with the increasing fuel costs. Fuel prices have increased significantly in recent months due... Articles
Questions raised over SNP handling of sexual harassment with Borders MSP 22nd June 2022 MP for the Borders, John Lamont, has written to local MSP, Christine Grahame, to question her position on the SNP’s handling of sexual harassment allegations in... Articles
MP welcomes Storm Arwen Review Final Report 17th June 2022 Borders MP, John Lamont, has welcomed the UK Government’s publication of the Storm Arwen Review Final Report. The report was produced by the UK Government in... Articles
UK Government fund to help communities buy local assets 16th June 2022 John Lamont MP is encouraging local community groups to submit bids to the UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund. Mr Lamont is eager for organisations across... Articles
MP aboard first train from Reston in 58 years 23rd May 2022 Borders MP, John Lamont, joined campaigners and local residents as the first train left Reston station in over 58 years. The Transpennine Express service from... Articles
Multiple mobile masts ready to go live across the Borders 22nd May 2022 The Scottish Borders is set to benefit from a whole host of new mobile masts coming online over the next two years. The Extended Area Services masts are part of... Articles
Borders MP shows his support for Christian Aid Week 2022 20th May 2022 Borders MP John Lamont this week attended a Christian Aid Week Reception in Parliament to show his support for Christian Aid Week (16-20 May) and find out more... Articles
Over 50 Ukrainians have arrived in Borders 20th May 2022 New figures released by the UK Government show that 55 Ukrainians have now arrived in the Scottish Borders through the Homes for Ukraine scheme. The figures... Articles
Catastrophic start to nationalised Borders Railway 19th May 2022 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have slammed the latest cuts to Borders Railway services, following the nationalisation of Scotrail by the SNP... Articles
