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
Veterans charities urged to utilise Armed Forces Covenant Fund 5th May 2021 Scottish Borders Council Veterans Champion, Cllr John Greenwell, and local MP, John Lamont are urging local charities to apply for funding to support work with... Articles
Partial reopening of the economy welcomed 27th April 2021 On Monday 26th April, hundreds of Borders businesses were able to reopen as part of the easing of lockdown. All shops are now able to welcome customers, and... Articles
New hospitality guidance a 'fatal blow' 20th April 2021 New draft hospitality guidance has been published by the Scottish Government for businesses reopening on the 26th. It came after hospitality groups expressed... Articles
Pledge to improve Borders’ infrastructure 16th April 2021 Rachael Hamilton and John Lamont MP have welcomed the Scottish Conservatives’ new ‘Uniting Scotland’ plan which will see significant upgrades to the Scottish... Articles
Borders rail campaigners meet with rail minister 16th April 2021 The Campaign for Borders Rail met with UK rail minister, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, this week to discuss the full completion of the line through Hawick... Articles
Dismay as Scottish Government First Home Fund runs dry 14th April 2021 First time buyers have been left in the lurch after a Scottish Government shared equity scheme ran out of money in just five days. The First Home fund opened on... Articles
Statement on the death of HRH The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh 9th April 2021 John Lamont MP has paid tribute to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh after the sad announcement of his death. John Lamont MP said:... Articles
Hongkongers will be made welcome in the Borders 9th April 2021 Tens of thousands of people from Hong Kong could relocate to the UK as part of the UK Government’s response to the Chinese imposition of the National Security... Articles
Red Meat Levy to deliver more for Scottish farmers 7th April 2021 New arrangements will mean that Scottish red meat farmers are to benefit to the tune of £1.2m. Arrangements for the Red Meat Levy Redistribution Scheme have... Articles
