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
Annual summer surgery tour called off 12th May 2020 Local politicians, John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP, have announced that their annual summer surgery tour is cancelled due to COVID-19. The yearly tour... Articles
COVID-19 tracing app must be UK wide 5th May 2020 Borders politicians are urging the Scottish Government to work collaboratively with the UK Government on developing a ‘track and trace’ Covid-19 app. A test... Articles
Local MP appointed to Scottish Affairs Committee 5th May 2020 Borders MP, John Lamont, has been reappointed as a member of the Scottish Affairs Committee. Mr Lamont previously served on the committee as Deputy Chair... Articles
VE Day Commemorations changed due to coronavirus 1st May 2020 Plans to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day have had to be altered as result of the coronavirus outbreak. However, the UK Government have said that the revised... Articles
Call for nominations to celebrate British-Chinese community 29th April 2020 The contributions and achievements of the Chinese community in the UK is to be celebrated as part of new awards to celebrate their contribution to British life... Articles
Tourists slammed for visiting Borders’ beaches 28th April 2020 Berwickshire residents have been left furious as tourists flout social distancing rules to visit beaches in the Borders. Visitors with cars displaying Edinburgh... Articles
Supporting newspapers during COVID-19 24th April 2020 The local newspaper industry has been given a boost by the UK Government after facing challenging conditions during the COVID-19 outbreak. There has been a... Articles
Lessons to be learned for future UK National Emergencies 21st April 2020 Borders MP, John Lamont, is calling for a UK wide approach to dealing with national emergencies such as the coronavirus. It comes after problems were... Articles
Job retention scheme open for business 20th April 2020 The UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme goes live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month per employee towards staff wages. The... Articles
