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
Brexit Update: October 11th October 2019 In the last 24 hours we have seen some promising signs that the EU and the UK may be able to come up with a new Brexit deal. After meeting yesterday, the Prime... Local News
SNP finally making progress over broadband, but key project remains a year behind schedule 11th October 2019 The Scottish Government has finally announced that BT will be awarded contracts for its key broadband programme a year later than previously planned. R100, or... Local News
Post office announces fresh agreement to offer banking services 9th October 2019 Borderers will be able to withdraw cash at their local post office thanks to a new agreement signed with 28 UK banks. The Post Office has announced that it will... Articles
Borders businesses could be hit with “devastating” tariffs in US-EU trade dispute 3rd October 2019 A number of key businesses in the Scottish Borders are set to be hit with significant duties as a result of a trade dispute between the US and EU. The US has... Local News
SNP must use extra funds to better support NHS Borders 2nd October 2019 Local MP John Lamont is calling for extra funding for NHS Borders, after new figures show the health board is cancelling operations and failing to meet key A&E... Local News
Scottish Borders Council faced with £30m black hole 1st October 2019 Scottish Borders Council is facing a £30m black hole in its finances over the next 5 years. The figures have been revealed as the local authority launches a new... Local News
Cash machines in Hawick, Jedburgh and Galashiels set to start charging 30th September 2019 NoteMachine, the UK’s second largest ATM provider have announced it will start charging for nearly half of all its free to use machines in a move which could... Local News
Statement following Supreme Court Prorogation Ruling 24th September 2019 Today's ruling shows how robust the constitution of our United Kingdom is and the important role Scotland plays in that structure. While I completely respect... Local News
Thomas Cook collapse set to affect holiday makers and staff in the Borders 23rd September 2019 Thomas Cook has announced it has ceased trading, affecting holiday makers and staff in the Borders. After days of speculation, the Thomas Cook Group has today... Articles
