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
Five new mobile masts announced for Borders 19th February 2021 New mobile masts are set to be built in the Borders as part of the Shared Rural Network programme, a joint venture by the UK Government and mobile operators. O2... Articles
Borders politicians welcome ‘U-turn’ on rates relief 17th February 2021 The SNP have u-turned on extending business rates relief following repeated demands from the Scottish Conservatives. It was announced in the recent draft Budget... Articles
Kickstart scheme starts in the Borders 17th February 2021 The UK Government’s Kickstart scheme has made a strong start in the Scottish Borders after 90 jobs have been created. The Kickstart scheme was launched by the... Articles
Borders politicians welcome £1.1 billion boost for Scotland 16th February 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have welcomed an extra £1.1 billion of funding to the Scottish Government, taking the total UK cash delivered to fight... Articles
Flags to be replaced at Carter Bar after local complaints 15th February 2021 Tattered flags at Carter Bar are to be replaced after complaints from Border residents. Both Transport Scotland and Northumberland County Council have confirmed... Articles
Business Secretary to meet with mills over punitive US tariffs 11th February 2021 The Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has agreed to meet with representatives of the textiles industry in Hawick regarding tariffs on cashmere products. Since... Articles
Rates relief scrapped for newspaper industry 9th February 2021 The SNP Scottish Government has been slammed for removing rates relief for the newspaper industry. News brands have been subject to rates relief as part of... Articles
UK applies to trading partnership with Pacific countries 4th February 2021 The British Government has formally applied to join the free trade area made up of emerging economies in the Pacific. Officially called the Comprehensive and... Articles
Armed forces to boost vaccine rollout in Borders 4th February 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have welcomed the announcement that an additional 81 military personnel will be deployed in Scotland to support the... Articles
