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
Community officers protected in draft Borders budget 19th February 2020 Scottish Borders Council’s draft budget for the forthcoming year invests in keeping Borders communities safe, with the continuation of the two community action... Articles
Border Weaver saved by Scottish Borders Council 19th February 2020 The Border Weaver bus, route 964, has been saved after being earmarked for cuts to the service. The Scottish Conservative led administration at Scottish Borders... Articles
Borders politicians call for more support following Storm Dennis 18th February 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have called on the Scottish Government to offer support following the damage left behind from Storm Dennis. Storm Dennis... Articles
Access to Cash Pilot Launched 18th February 2020 A pilot which seeks to find innovative ways of ensuring communities still have access to cash has been launched. As payments become increasingly made without... Articles
Hawick Flood Group praised in Parliament 11th February 2020 The emergency services and Hawick Flood Group have been praised in Parliament for their work in keeping people safe during the recent storm that hit Hawick and... Articles
More concerns raised about cuts to bus services 10th February 2020 Users of the Border Weaver bus, route 964, have expressed dismay at recent proposals to cut the service down. The bus previously called at Newtown St Boswells... Articles
Rural communities left to count cost of road closures 6th February 2020 People living in rural areas are being left without vital economic and transport links to their local towns due to multiple, lengthy and disruptive road... Articles
World Cancer Day marked in Parliament 4th February 2020 World Cancer Day has been marked by MPs as part of its 20th Anniversary with events in Parliament. World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for... Articles
Brexit to be delivered 28th January 2020 The UK is due to leave the European Union this Friday, January 31st. After the election in late 2019, where the Conservatives won a majority, the government was... Articles
