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
Berwick-Upon-Tweed ticket office to remain open 1st November 2023 The UK Transport Secretary Mark Harper has intervened to ensure that the ticket office at Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station does not close. This will be a huge relief... Local News
Dental apprentice in Borders invited to Downing Street reception 1st November 2023 A local apprentice in the Borders has been honoured at a Downing Street Skills reception for brilliant young employees across the UK. Emily Balderston received... Local News
2023 Small Business Awards launch 31st October 2023 I am once again running a Small Business Awards competition to celebrate the best of the Borders in the run up to Christmas. Over the festive period, it’s vital... Local News
Borders loses 10 free ATMS over last five years 19th October 2023 The number of free-to-use ATMs in the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk constituency fell by 10 from July 2018 to July 2023. The figures, provided by LINK... Local News
UK Government continues cost-of-living support for families 18th October 2023 Inflation is falling, our economy is growing stronger, and household bills are starting to return to normal levels. The worst of the global energy price and... Opinions
Award-winning Borders brewery now stocked in UK Houses of Parliament 17th October 2023 A Borders-based brewing company is celebrating after it was stocked in the UK Houses of Parliament. Tempest Brewing Co met with me in London on Monday after... Local News
MP meets Borders Buses to discuss local transport routes 11th October 2023 I met with Borders Buses on Monday to discuss the end of four Travelsure services across Berwickshire and future local routes across the Borders. The discussion... Local News
Over 130 attend meeting about Eccles battery storage system 10th October 2023 Over 130 Berwickshire residents attended a public meeting on Monday evening to discuss proposals for Battery Energy Storage Systems in the local area. I chaired... Local News
12,200 Borders households to receive £300 payment before Christmas 9th October 2023 Inflation is falling, our economy is growing stronger, and household bills are starting to return to normal levels. The worst of the global energy price and... Opinions
