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
Road investment a necessity for Borders residents 11th August 2023 Since the Green Party became part of the Scottish Government alongside the SNP, many policies have changed for the worse. One of the biggest differences is in... Local NewsOpinions
Longest wait for social housing in Borders hits 10 years 9th August 2023 New statistics have revealed that someone in the Borders has waited more than 10 years to be placed into social housing. The newly published figures also showed... Local News
Cheaper pints in pubs across Scotland 7th August 2023 It's very welcome that the UK Government is protecting the price of a pint by increasing the generosity of Draught Relief – meaning the alcohol duty paid for... Westminster News
Border Union Show attracts big crowd to Kelso 3rd August 2023 The Border Union Show held another successful event in Kelso last weekend. It is always one of the highlights of the year for the local farming and agriculture... Local News
Borders resident shouldn't pay the price for SNP failures 1st August 2023 We all rely on essential services provided by the local council every single day. Across Scotland, local authorities manage our schools. They oversee planning... Opinions
Bringing more top quality jobs to the Borders 25th July 2023 The Borders economy is strong and we’re fortunate to have so many brilliant businesses and skilled job opportunities on our doorstep. But I am always working... Local News
SNP criticised over plan to increase council tax for 16,000 Borders residents 19th July 2023 I have criticised the SNP for proposing council tax rises which could cost over 16,000 Borders residents hundreds of pounds more each year. The SNP plans, put... Local News
Berwickshire business benefits from UK Seafood Fund 17th July 2023 A Berwickshire business has received over £1.3 million from the UK Seafood Fund to help it expand. The UK Government announced that Eyemouth-based DR Collin &... Local News
UK Government invests in local Borders community organisations 12th July 2023 Several Borders community organisations have been some of the first to receive funding through the new UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund. The Scottish... Local NewsWestminster News
