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
Borderers praised for sticking to ‘Stay at Home’ advice 15th April 2020 New statistics released by Google show Borderers to be observing government advice in light of the coronavirus outbreak. People have been asked to stay at home... Articles
Borders Businesses concerned about support in Scotland 14th April 2020 Questions have been asked of the Scottish Finance Secretary after businesses in Scotland appear to be receiving less financial support to deal with coronavirus... Articles
New measures announced to keep Borders connected 7th April 2020 A new range of measures have come into force to help the country to stay digitally connected during the coronavirus and in the future. Ofcom, the regulatory... Articles
Kelso manufacturer steps up to save lives 6th April 2020 Global manufacturer, Plexus, is participating in UK Government efforts to expedite the manufacturing of ventilators to help fight COVID-19 from its Kelso... Articles
Biggest ever peacetime repatriation announced 31st March 2020 The UK Government has announced new measures to continue to help British holidaymakers get home from all around the world. The Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Dominic... Articles
Lamont welcomes MOT ‘holiday’ during Coronavirus 25th March 2020 Local MP, John Lamont has welcomed a decision by the UK Government to grant a temporary extension to MOTs due from the 30th March 2020 onwards, as a result of... Articles
Borders’ politicians welcome Prime Minister’s statement 24th March 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have welcomed the Prime Minister’s latest statement updating the nation on the coronavirus pandemic. People are being... Articles
Borderers urged to follow official advice on Coronavirus 16th March 2020 COVID-19 is continuing to spread at both a local and national level. COVID-19 is an illness that affects your lungs and airways. It is caused by a virus called... Articles
Borders’ pensioners still missing out on pension credits 16th March 2020 Pensioners in the parliamentary constituency that covers most of the Scottish Borders are not claiming the benefits they are entitled to, statistics show. Over... Articles
