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
SNP-Green Programme for Government fails to deliver for the Borders 7th September 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have criticised the Scottish Government for failing to launch policies to help the Borders recover after the pandemic... Articles
Borders ADHD prescriptions amongst highest in country 1st September 2021 Figures show that NHS Borders has the second highest rate of prescribing medicine doses for ADHD in Scotland. In the Borders there are 25.52 daily doses per... Articles
Lauder community centre eyes major refurb 31st August 2021 Lauder Community and Leisure Centre is looking to secure the funds to complete a major overhaul of their premises on East High Street. Leigh Hogg, Chair of the... Articles
LNER delay timetable change after Reston backlash 25th August 2021 Controversial changes to the East Coast Main Line timetable have been delayed after a backlash, including from campaigners for the new Reston station. The... Articles
Scotrail to cut some Borders Railway services 23rd August 2021 Scotrail will cut Borders Railway services as part of its timetable shake up due in May 2022. Services between Tweedbank and South Gyle and Glenrothes will be... Articles
Borderlands listed for City of Culture 2025 20th August 2021 The Borderlands is one of 20 places from across the country who are bidding to become the UK City of Culture 2025. The area, which comprises of the Scottish... Articles
Union dividend increases to £2,210 per person 19th August 2021 With new GERS figures out today, Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have highlighted the strength and security of the Borders being part of the United... Articles
Scottish Borders ready to welcome Afghan refugees 19th August 2021 The leader of Scottish Borders Council has said that she is already in dialogue with the UK Government about assisting Afghan refugees, in light of the Taliban... Articles
Statement on Afghanistan 17th August 2021 Borders MP, John Lamont, has commented on the situation in Afghanistan. He has called for all those Afghans who have helped the British effort in the country to... Articles
