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
Gigabit broadband rolled out across Scotland 10th August 2020 Almost half a million premises, including tens of thousands across Scotland, now have access to gigabit connectivity thanks to UK Government investment. This is... Articles
Douglas Ross elected new leader of the Scottish Conservatives 5th August 2020 Borders MP, John Lamont, has commented after Douglas Ross MP is announced as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives. Mr Lamont ran the leadership campaign... Articles
Over 800 driving tests missed over lockdown in the Borders 5th August 2020 Analysis has shown that over 800 driving tests may have been missed in the Borders due to coronavirus restrictions. The average number of tests taken between... Articles
John Lamont backs Douglas Ross MP to be new leader 31st July 2020 Following the honourable decision by Jackson Carlaw MSP to resign as leader of the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party, Conservatives will be electing a new... Articles
Openreach announce Borders towns getting better broadband 30th July 2020 Openreach have announced that Galashiels, Tweedbank, Selkirk, Hawick and Peebles are to benefit from faster broadband. The telecoms giant published a list of... Articles
New Trade and Agriculture Commission officially launched 29th July 2020 The International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss, has formally launched the Trade and Agriculture Commission. It will ensure British food standards are upheld in... Articles
Dozens of Borders eateries sign up to discount scheme 29th July 2020 Restaurants and cafes across the Scottish Borders have signed up to the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, allowing customers to get up to £10 off... Articles
Scotland provided with unprecedented additional coronavirus funding from UK Government 24th July 2020 The Scottish Government will receive a minimum of £1.9 billion in additional funding this year, on top of £4.6 billion confirmed since March to help provide... Articles
Borders MP continues campaign against damaging tariffs 23rd July 2020 Further to discussions with Ministers from the Department of International Trade, John Lamont MP has contacted the US Ambassador regarding the tariffs applied... Articles
