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
Three wins for Borders businesses in Scottish rural awards 20th March 2024 Borders businesses won big in the 2024 Scottish Countryside Alliance awards, dubbed the ‘rural Oscars’ by organisers. Lauder’s Black Bull won best local food... Local News
Let's work together to Boost the Borders, says John Lamont MP 8th March 2024 By John Lamont MP In my book, the Borders is already the best place in the country to live and work. But our communities would still benefit from improvements... Opinions
Borders farmers attend Downing Street reception on 'backing Scottish and British food' 5th March 2024 I recently hosted farmers from the Scottish Borders at an event in Downing Street to honour people 'backing Scottish and British food and drink'. It was... Local News
UK Veterans’ Minister visits Scottish Borders heroes 1st March 2024 I was delighted to recently welcome the UK Minister of State for Veterans' Affairs to the Borders to meet with former Armed Forces personnel. The Rt Hon Johnny... Local News
Scottish Conservatives win Jedburgh by-election 23rd February 2024 The Scottish Conservatives have defeated the SNP in the Jedburgh and St Boswells by-election. Scottish Conservative & Unionist candidate John Bathgate won with... Local News
John Lamont MP launches Boost the Borders plan 21st February 2024 I have launched my Boost the Borders plan to focus attention on the things that really matter to local people. My plan is a blueprint to improve key services... Local News
More investment needed in Borders GP services 21st February 2024 By John Lamont MP GP surgeries are the frontline of our NHS. People rely heavily on the wide-ranging expertise of GPs to guide them towards the right healthcare... Opinions
Education and NHS must be top priorities 13th February 2024 By John Lamont MP There should be no greater priorities for Scotland's politicians than supporting our NHS and investing in a brighter future for the next... Opinions
Borders MP and MSP write to Humza Yousaf over escalating local NHS crisis 13th February 2024 Rachael Hamilton MSP and I have written to the First Minister over the NHS Borders financial crisis. We have urged Humza Yousaf to provide more funding to... Local News
