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
John Lamont MP welcomes new cash machine in Duns 7th May 2024 I am pleased we have been able to secure a new free-to-use cash point in Duns and I want to thank the team at the local Post Office for introducing it. I... Local News
Over 2,500 people join MP's campaign to save community hospitals 3rd May 2024 Over 2,500 people have signed up to my campaign to save the community hospitals in Duns, Hawick, Kelso and Peebles. I launched the campaign, which has already... Local News
John Lamont MP starts campaign to stop community hospital closures 19th April 2024 I have started a campaign to stop community hospital closures across the Scottish Borders. NHS Borders have said they may soon suggest closing the 92 community... Local News
SNP leaving 20,000 visitors to Borders 'in the dark' 11th April 2024 The SNP have been accused of leaving 20,000 visitors to the Borders "in the dark" after Visit Scotland announced they would close the Jedburgh tourist... Local News
'Worrying drop' in Borders patients starting cancer care within target time 10th April 2024 There was a "worrying drop" in the percentage of Borders patients starting cancer treatment within the target time in the last quarter, new statistics from... Local News
Local MP joins in Eyemouth Easter Bike Bash 3rd April 2024 I joined in the fun at Eyemouth's Easter Bike Bash over the weekend. The event by Sea the Change, a charity dedicated to encouraging environmentally-friendly... Local News
John Lamont MP: Flawed Hate Crime Act must be scrapped 1st April 2024 By John Lamont MP This week, the Hate Crime Act will officially come into force for people in the Borders and across Scotland. I am deeply concerned about the... Opinions
SNP criticised for closure of Jedburgh information centre 28th March 2024 SNP agency Visit Scotland announced on Wednesday they would close all 25 visitor information centres across Scotland, including the Jedburgh location. This is... Local News
Humza Yousaf must focus on fixing Borders roads 22nd March 2024 By John Lamont MP I have recently been overwhelmed by the number of local people who are extremely concerned at the state of roads across the Scottish Borders... Opinions
