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
Borderlands accelerated as Chancellor announces spending 25th November 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a raft of new measures to protect jobs amid the serious economic hit from coronavirus, including an acceleration... Articles
Scrap business rates to save high streets in the Borders 24th November 2020 Scottish Conservatives John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP are backing plans to scrap business rates in order to save the area’s high streets. Lamont and... Articles
South of Scotland ‘left high and dry’ says tourism body 17th November 2020 A survey by the South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) has found that 94% of tourism businesses have experienced cancellations since the new tiering... Articles
Borders politicians launch e-Christmas card competition 16th November 2020 John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP have launched their annual Christmas card competition this year, with a twist. This year, people can send in a photo or... Articles
Lamont and Hamilton: ‘Prioritise pandemic, not independence’ 16th November 2020 Both Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have demanded the SNP prioritise Scotland’s response to the pandemic not another independence referendum. The... Articles
Platinum Jubilee to be marked in 2022 16th November 2020 The UK Government have announced plans to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 where the country will come together over a four-day Bank Holiday weekend to... Articles
Unemployment figures show signs of improvement 10th November 2020 New Borders unemployment figures have shown signs of improvement yet remain significantly higher than before the pandemic. In October 2020 there were 3020... Articles
Furlough extended to March for Borders businesses 5th November 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer has extended the furlough scheme until the end of March 2021 which will help protect thousands of jobs across the Borders. The... Articles
Borders MP urges locals to support 2020 Scottish Poppy Appeal 5th November 2020 Following the announcement of the new Strategic Framework by the Scottish Government, Poppy Scotland are asking people to respect the COVID-19 Remembrance... Articles
