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
Vaccine rollout falters in Scotland 2nd February 2021 The Scottish Government has been asked to speed up the vaccine rollout in Scotland after figures show it lagging the rest of the United Kingdom. Figures... Articles
Scottish Borders Council approve Reston Station 1st February 2021 Local MP, John Lamont, has commented after Scottish Borders Council’s planning committee approved plans for Reston Station. John Lamont MP said: “This is really... Articles
Budget falls short of protecting Borders jobs and businesses 29th January 2021 Local parliamentarians have criticised the latest Scottish Budget as not going far enough to protect businesses and jobs, as the country continues to battle... Articles
Borders club joins campaign to Save Scottish Bingo 26th January 2021 The only bingo club left in the Scottish Borders has joined the campaign to Save Scottish Bingo. The independent, family owned, Border Bingo, usually operates... Articles
New £23m fishing fund ‘positive step’ 20th January 2021 A new financial support package for Scottish fishing businesses that export to the EU has been announced by the UK Government. Borders MP, John Lamont, recently... Articles
Over 1800 Borders businesses backed by UK Gov support 19th January 2021 New figures released by the British Business Bank show that over £65m has been loaned to businesses in the Borders, as part of UK Government schemes to help... Articles
UK Gov set to announce new fund for fishing industry 19th January 2021 Local parliamentarians have commented on reports that the UK Government is set to announce a £23m financial compensation package for the fishing industry. Mr... Articles
Inclusion of Armed Forces in vaccine roll out welcomed 19th January 2021 The inclusion of the British Armed Forces in the vaccine roll out has been praised after they were drafted in to help ramp up vaccinations in Scotland... Articles
Scot Gov must open business grants before jobs are lost 18th January 2021 There have been calls to speed up promised funding by the Scottish Government to businesses who need it. A leaked COSLA document indicates only 7 of 30 business... Articles
