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
Small Business Award winners announced for 2023 6th December 2023 I have announced the winners of my Scottish Borders Small Business Awards 2023. Congratulations to the worthy winners of my Small Business Awards competition... Local News
UK Government Budget delivers for Borders 30th November 2023 The UK Government Autumn Statement delivered emphatically for the Borders and all of Scotland. I was especially delighted to secure £20 million for the Borders... Westminster News
John Lamont MP secures £20 million for the Scottish Borders 23rd November 2023 I have secured £20 million of investment for the Scottish Borders from the UK Government through the creation of a Levelling Up Partnership with the local... Local News
Delighted to visit new Gala 1953 Restaurant 21st November 2023 I visited the new Nepalese and Indian restaurant in Galashiels over the weekend. The 1953 Restaurant has recently opened at 112 High Street in Gala. I spoke... Local News
Huge honour to take part in Remembrance Sunday events 16th November 2023 One of the greatest privileges of being your Member of Parliament is getting the opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of brave veterans who served... Opinions
51 fewer police officers in Borders and Lothian 14th November 2023 New statistics show the number of police officers across the Borders and Lothian has fallen dramatically in just a few years. Figures published by the justice... Local News
Hawick Pump Track wins first King’s Award for Voluntary Service 14th November 2023 Hawick Pump Track has been recognised in the first King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The unique outdoor cycling track was one of just 20 organisations in... Local News
Bed-blocking hits record levels in Borders 13th November 2023 Bed-blocking in the Borders has hit a record level. The latest figures show the average number of patients still in hospital who are well enough to go home has... Local News
Best Borders pub award winners announced 7th November 2023 This week I announced the winners of my competition to crown the best pubs in the Borders. The competition attracted hundreds of nominations from Borders... Local News
