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
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Rachael Hamilton re-elected to Scottish Parliament 10th May 2021 Former Ettrick, Roxburgh & Berwickshire MSP, and current MP, John Lamont, has commented after Rachael Hamilton was re-elected. John Lamont MP said: “This was an... Articles
New Green Savings Bond will help tackle climate emergency 5th May 2021 Rishi Sunak has announced a new Green Savings Bond giving UK savers the opportunity to take part in the collective effort to tackle the climate emergency. The... Articles
