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
Borders MP meets with husband of imprisoned Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe 10th November 2021 17 days in to a hunger strike in support of his wife - Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who is detained in Iran - Richard Ratcliffe was met by Borders MP John Lamont... Articles
Borders Christmas Card Competition launched 9th November 2021 John Lamont and Rachael Hamilton have launched their annual Christmas card competition for school aged children across their Borders constituencies. The... Articles
UK Government announces over £1.3m for local Borders projects 3rd November 2021 Eight projects from across the Scottish Borders have been successful in securing funding from the UK Government’s Community Renewal Fund, totalling support of... Articles
Endo Borders praised in Parliament for their work 2nd November 2021 A support group for women living with endometriosis in the Borders has been praised for their work in Parliament. Endo Borders is a group that raises awareness... Articles
Local MP discusses Borders broadband with the Speed Up Britain Campaign 2nd November 2021 John Lamont MP recently attended a parliamentary event to support faster improvements to mobile connectivity which would be of huge benefit to residents in the... Articles
Local MP supports menopause legislation in Parliament 1st November 2021 New legislation that will support women experiencing menopause has progressed through Parliament with the support of Borders MP, John Lamont. The Menopause... Articles
UK Budget supporting public services and jobs across Scotland 29th October 2021 The Chancellor of the Exchequer has delivered his annual budget statement which has given record money to the Scottish Government. The Scottish Government will... Articles
Glasgow leader questioned over state of city 26th October 2021 Leader of Glasgow City Council, Cllr Susan Aitken, has been grilled on the state of her city at the Scottish Affairs Committee. Glasgow will be the focus of the... Articles
MP highlights impact of local bank branch closures in the Borders 22nd October 2021 John Lamont MP recently participated in a Westminster Hall debate in Parliament about maintaining access to cash, highlighting the closures of the TSB Banks in... Articles
