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
New Zealand trade deal cautiously welcomed 21st March 2022 The UK and New Zealand have struck a historic agreement to increase trade between both countries. The agreement will see trade taxes between the two countries... Articles
Red diesel shortages and price hikes raised in Parliament 15th March 2022 Local MP, John Lamont, has raised the issue of rising red diesel prices with the Secretary of State for Energy, Kwasi Kwarteng. Mr Lamont raised the issue after... Articles
Newcastleton station derailed by Scottish Government 10th March 2022 Local MP John Lamont, and Leader of Scottish Borders Council, Cllr Mark Rowley, have reacted with astonishment after the Scottish Government attempted to force... Articles
John Lamont MP and Paul Chuckle help support Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal 8th March 2022 Borders MP, John Lamont and TV comedian Paul Chuckle, known for being one-half of comedy duo The Chuckle Brothers, are backing Marie Curie’s biggest annual... Articles
Borders MP escorts Ukrainian Ambassador in House of Commons 8th March 2022 Last week, local MP John Lamont, was asked by the Prime Minister to escort the Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK during a visit to the House of Commons to attend... Articles
Visa fees waived for non-UK service personnel 28th February 2022 In a joint statement last week, the Home Office and Ministry of Defence announced a change in immigration rules to allow people who have served in the UK’s... Articles
John Lamont MP comments on Ukraine invasion 25th February 2022 Local MP, John Lamont, has commented after Russia invaded Ukraine. The UK and her allies have announced a raft of severe sanctions on Russia and support for... Articles
SNP Government failing to address looming dentistry crisis 24th February 2022 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have criticised the SNP Government for failing to provide the necessary resources to clear the backlog of appointments... Articles
Opposition to nuclear threatens Borders jobs 22nd February 2022 The SNP Scottish Government has been slammed for putting Berwickshire jobs at risk due to their opposition to nuclear power. Torness nuclear power station... Articles
