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
Scottish Budget offers little for the Borders 10th December 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have criticised the Scottish Government’s 2022-23 budget, saying it ‘falls short’ of what is required to help Scotland... Articles
US to open doors to Borders lamb next month 7th December 2021 After more than two decades, British lamb – including lamb from the Scottish Borders - will be enjoyed in the United States after the relaxation of restrictions... Articles
MP and cllrs visit storm hit Berwickshire communities 3rd December 2021 John Lamont MP, Cllr Carol Hamilton, and council leader, Cllr Mark Rowley visited Berwickshire communities that had been hit by Storm Arwen last week. In... Articles
Borders politicians offer support in wake of Storm Arwen 29th November 2021 John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP have offered their support to those who have been affected by Storm Arwen over the weekend. In the aftermath of the... Articles
John Lamont welcomes Cllr Rowley as new leader 26th November 2021 Commenting on Cllr Rowley's appointment as leader of Scottish Borders Council, John Lamont MP said: "I warmly welcome Cllr Rowley's appointment as leader of... Articles
UK Government to focus on improving vital local transport links 26th November 2021 Local Borders politicians have welcomed the Union Connectivity Review which examines how cross-Border connectivity within the UK can be improved. The review was... Articles
Borders station numbers decimated by pandemic 25th November 2021 New figures released by the Office of the Rail and Road show that railway stations in the Scottish Borders have experienced drastic drops in passenger numbers... Articles
Rishi Sunak Kickstart Scheme creates 200 Borders jobs 16th November 2021 New figures released by the UK Government have shown that Rishi Sunak’s flagship scheme, Kickstart, has already created 200 jobs in the Scottish Borders. The... Articles
UK Government announces £50m for MND research to find a cure 15th November 2021 At least £50m has been committed by the UK Government to help find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The condition that affects the brain and nerves... Articles
