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
Action plan needed for Borders high streets 15th June 2020 Local politicians are calling on the Scottish Government to set out a plan to rescue high streets in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. They are backing... Articles
Freeman admits testing not enough in Borders’ care homes 12th June 2020 The Scottish Health Secretary has admitted that testing so far for care home staff in the Borders ‘is not sufficient’. The concession came as figures reveal... Articles
Almost 13,000 furloughed in Scottish Borders 11th June 2020 New figures released by HMRC show almost 13,000 Borderers are having 80% of their wages paid by the UK Government. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)... Articles
Borders MP given assurances on fishing rights 10th June 2020 The UK Government has assured Borders MP, John Lamont, that the UK will become an independent coastal nation after the Brexit Transition Period ends. During an... Articles
Urgent action needed to protect access to cash 2nd June 2020 A new report by Which? has revealed that vulnerable people are at risk of having no way to pay for essential services. The consumer group has said that the... Articles
Coronavirus should refocus broadband efforts 27th May 2020 A Borders politician has said that one of the consequences of the coronavirus crisis should be to intensify efforts to improve broadband in rural areas. John... Articles
Citizens Advice receive UK Government funding boost 26th May 2020 Citizens Advice Scotland have received a funding boost from the UK Government to help them deal with the coronavirus outbreak. Citizens Advice and Citizens... Articles
Borders MP comments on jobs figures 20th May 2020 John Lamont MP has warned of the devastating economic consequences of coronavirus as claimant figures soar in the Borders. In April, there were 2885 claimants... Articles
Coldingham loses out on lifeguards as a result of COVID-19 18th May 2020 Coldingham Bay will no longer be lifeguarded by the RLNI as a result of recruitment and training issues caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The RLNI said they... Articles
