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 in talks regarding Reston Station’s future rail services 6th July 2021 Last week, Borders MP John Lamont was joined by South of Scotland MSP Craig Hoy to meet with TransPennine Express (TPE) regarding the future rail services at... Articles
Borders politicians concerned about future of Coldingham GP Surgery 5th July 2021 News that the Partners at Eyemouth Medical Practice are re-considering the future of the Coldingham Branch Surgery and Dispensing Service has caused concern for... Articles
Furlough scheme continues to support Borderers 2nd July 2021 John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP have highlighted the number of local jobs still being supported by the UK Government’s furlough scheme. With the scheme... Articles
A celebration of independent shops businesses in the Borders 30th June 2021 Sunday 4th July is recognised as a national day to celebrate independent shops and businesses here in the Borders and across the UK. Independents’ Day UK in... Articles
Scottish Borders to see big boost in 4G coverage as part of move connect the Union 28th June 2021 Rural communities in the Borders and across Scotland will enjoy the biggest uplifts in mobile coverage under the UK government’s world-first £1 billion... Articles
Scotland receives extra £14.5 billion from UK Government since start of pandemic 28th June 2021 Scotland has benefited from an additional £14.5 billion of UK Government funding since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. This funding has enabled the Scottish... Articles
Borderers serving in Armed Forces celebrated during Armed Forces Week 23rd June 2021 Armed Forces week, beginning on Monday 21st June, is an opportunity to honour those in the Borders who have served in the past and who are serving today. It is... Articles
UK Government announce new plan to drive rapid recovery of tourism sector 22nd June 2021 Borders MP, John Lamont, welcomes the UK Government Tourism Recovery Action Plan to help the sector build back better from the pandemic. In Scotland, this... Articles
Funding available to Borders businesses 22nd June 2021 Small and medium sized businesses in the Borders can apply for funding to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with the EU. Businesses that... Articles
