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
MP seeks urgent clarity on fishing exports 14th January 2021 Borders MP, John Lamont, has raised issues facing Berwickshire fishermen in the House of Commons. Mr Lamont has been in contact with representatives of the... Articles
Common Riding needs clarification for 2021 13th January 2021 Local politicians have called for clarity to be given to Hawick Common Riding as coronavirus restrictions are tightened across Scotland. Although still several... Articles
Local support for transport review grows 13th January 2021 A Borders MP has welcomed local community organisations submitting evidence to a UK Government review which could see cross-border transport improvements. The... Articles
MP receives vaccination supply commitment 12th January 2021 The UK Government has confirmed that the Scottish NHS is receiving its fair share of Covid-19 vaccine supply and is ready right now to be used. Borders MP, John... Articles
Jobseekers launching businesses in the Borders 11th January 2021 New figures show that between April 2011 and June 2020, 270 Borderers started a business with help from their local Jobcentre. The New Enterprise Allowance was... Articles
New Galashiels testing centre welcomed 11th January 2021 The UK Government has opened a new walk through testing centre in Galashiels. The centre opened on Saturday 9th January at Langlee Community Centre. The centre... Articles
SNP not lifting a finger in hopes of fishing failure 7th January 2021 The SNP are not lifting a finger to help Scottish fishing exports in the hopes of a failure they can blame on Brexit, the Scottish Conservatives have said. In... Articles
UK Government make 30,000 agricultural visas available 22nd December 2020 The UK Government has announced that the number of visas available for next year’s fruit and vegetable pickers will increase to 30,000. The 30,000 visas allow... Articles
Borders Samaritans stand ready to help this Christmas 16th December 2020 Borderers are being reminded that Samaritans will be working 24/7, even over Christmas and Hogmanay to help those in need. Trained volunteers at Borders Branch... Articles
