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
Hawick business adapts to new normal 7th July 2020 Local MP, John Lamont, visited Chrysties Furniture Centre last week to find out how they are adapting to the restrictions caused by coronavirus. The furniture... Articles
£100m to save Scottish venues 7th July 2020 The UK Government has announced over £1.5bn to support British arts, culture and heritage venues. This will mean almost £100m extra being given to the Scottish... Articles
Military will continue to be compensated for ‘unfair’ SNP taxes 7th July 2020 Scottish Conservative MP, John Lamont has welcomed confirmation that the UK Government will compensate military of defence workers stationed in Scotland who are... Articles
New agricultural commission reaffirms commitment to food standards 1st July 2020 Local politicians have welcomed the commitment from the UK Government to maintain the highest food and animal welfare standards in any future trade deals... Articles
PM promises to ‘build, build, build’ after coronavirus 30th June 2020 The Prime Minister has promised a ‘New Deal’ which will deliver new infrastructure across the UK, bringing a boost to the economy and improving skills. Boris... Articles
Government confirms commitment to food standards 26th June 2020 During a debate in the House of Commons led by Borders MP John Lamont, the UK Government yet again confirmed its commitment to upholding food, animal welfare... Articles
‘We’re Good To Go’ mark launched for British tourism businesses 25th June 2020 The national tourism bodies of Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales have today announced a new industry standard and consumer mark to provide... Articles
Armed Forces Day 2020 23rd June 2020 Yesterday marked the beginning of Armed Forces Week culminating with Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27th June. Due to social distancing restrictions, many of the... Articles
Coldingham Bay to be covered by lifeguards from this weekend 19th June 2020 RNLI lifeguards will return to Coldingham Bay this weekend. The decision comes after it was originally announced there would be no lifeguards trained for this... Articles
