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
Scottish Borders MP unveils new food labelling plans at NFUS conference 12th February 2024 I recently revealed more details of new food labelling plans that would give consumers more information about produce and help Borders farmers during a speech... Local News
Hawick rugby champions attend Downing Street reception 8th February 2024 Representatives of the title-winning Hawick Rugby Club team were recently honoured at a prestigious Downing Street ceremony. I nominated members of the Hawick... Local News
Health services to suffer from NHS Borders financial crisis 7th February 2024 Reports have revealed "significant and radical decisions" will be made about local healthcare services in the coming months as a result of the perilous... Local News
SNP challenged over 'significant negative impact' on Borders College 6th February 2024 On Friday, the Borders College Principal and CEO, Pete Smith, said the current Scottish Government budget "will have a significant negative impact on learners... Local News
Selkirk and Kelso pupils attend Downing Street for special event 30th January 2024 Pupils from Selkirk High School and Kelso High School attended a special Robert Burns themed event at Downing Street last week. Two dozen students from the... Local News
UK Government invests nearly £20,000 to upgrade Lauderdale football pitch 30th January 2024 The UK Government will provide £18,387 to upgrade the grass pitch at Lauderdale Youth Football Club. This brilliant investment will help to upgrade the grass... Local News
Good news for motorists from the UK Government 25th January 2024 One of my top priorities as your MP is to campaign for better roads for the Borders. That's why I consistently call out the SNP Government at Holyrood for... Opinions
Borders MP raises poor morning bus services between Newcastleton and Carlisle 24th January 2024 Bus services across the Borders must be improved. It's vital that the SNP Government provides more funding so the local council can improve the transport... Local News
Praise for local finalists in 'Rural Oscars' 23rd January 2024 Several Borders-based businesses are finalists in the annual Countryside Alliance Awards, dubbed the 'rural Oscars'. 2024 finalists include The Gordon Arms Bar... Local News
