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
Calls for £180m NHS boost from UK Government to be used to plug NHS Borders deficit 5th August 2019 NHS Borders may be receiving a lifeline thanks to new funding from the UK Government. The health board has recently announced it is facing a £13.8m deficit... Articles
Cost of rural crime in Scotland up 62% since 2018 5th August 2019 New figures show that the cost rural theft in Scotland has risen by 62% in a year. The 2019 Rural Crime Report figures are based on insurance claims from... Articles
UK Government announce steps to protect veterans from ‘lawfare’ 23rd July 2019 The UK Government has announced new measures to strengthen legal protection for servicing and former armed forces personnel from alleged historical offences... Articles
Scottish budget to receive £737m UK Government ‘bailout’ 18th July 2019 The Scottish Government is set to receive a £737 million increase in its budget from the UK Government, to offset poor income tax receipts, it has been revealed... Local News
Borders drug deaths at record high as Scotland becomes 'drug death capital' of Europe 16th July 2019 New figures have revealed the number of drug related deaths in the Scottish Borders are at a record high and that Scotland’s drug death rate is now three times... Local News
Galashiels in the running for new Airbnb hidden gem campaign 16th July 2019 Galashiels has been selected by property rental company Airbnb as a potential location for its ‘hidden gem’ campaign this summer. The town is competing against... Local News
UK Government to review rules on benefits for terminally ill people 11th July 2019 The UK Government has announced a review into how terminally ill people access benefits in response to a charity campaign. Last year the MND Association and... Local News
Road closure chaos spark calls for compensation for businesses 8th July 2019 Local MP John Lamont is calling for compensation for businesses affected by a poorly managed road closure in the Yarrow Valley. The A708 Selkirk to Moffat road... Local News
New £395m Borderlands Growth Deal Agreed 5th July 2019 A new £395m growth deal for the Scottish Borders and wider Borderlands region has been signed today. Representatives from the UK Government, the Scottish... Local News
