Local MP John Lamont has praised Galashiels campaigners........ Wednesday, 14 October, 2026 Local MP John Lamont has praised Galashiels campaigners who are raising funds to install lifesaving defibrillators at seven local schools. The Borders MP met Karen Walker and Gary Kowbel recently to hear about their fundraising efforts and ambitious plans to improve access to defibrillators across the local area. The duo initially set out to raise funds for one defibrillator in Langlee but have... Local News
John Lamont MP welcomes Royal Mail decision to reinstate Paxton post box 9th September 2026 John Lamont MP has welcomed confirmation from Royal Mail that the post box in Paxton will be reinstated following his intervention. The post box was damaged... Local News
John Lamont MP urges UK Government to coordinate cross-border Bluetongue testing 7th September 2026 Borders MP John Lamont has urged the UK Government to coordinate cross-border testing of livestock for Bluetongue ahead of Kelso ram sales later this week... Local News
Borders MP writes to Lord Advocate over impact of cannabis use on neighbours 5th August 2026 Borders MP writes to Lord Advocate over impact of cannabis use on neighbours Borders MP John Lamont has written to the Lord Advocate raising concerns about the... Local News
John Lamont MP calls on Scottish Government to outline support for church buildings 21st July 2026 Local MP John Lamont has called on the Scottish Government to step in and support historic churches in the Borders after the UK Government confirmed that a... Local News
Borders MP reveals shocking driving test waiting times. 25th June 2026 Borders MP reveals shocking driving test waiting times Scottish Borders MP John Lamont has uncovered shocking new statistics about waiting times at local... Local News
Scottish Borders MP John Lamont and Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton have condemned the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service 23rd June 2026 Scottish Borders MP John Lamont and Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton have condemned the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service after it approved the downgrading of... Local News
John Lamont MP raises Berwick train services in House of Commons 16th June 2026 Borders MP John Lamont has raised concerns again about rail services at Berwick-upon-Tweed station directly with the UK Government in the House of Commons. Last... Local News
Rachael Hamilton MSP supports Harrison & Hetherington's mart in St Boswells 2nd June 2026 Rachael Hamilton MSP is encouraging local residents, farmers and visitors to support Harrison & Hetherington's mart in St Boswells by nominating its auction... Local News
John Lamont MP recently visited Alfonso’s takeaway in Earlston 2nd June 2026 John Lamont MP recently visited Alfonso’s takeaway in Earlston to celebrate national fish and chip day, which takes place on Friday, 5 June. During the visit... Local News
Policies Announced at CPC26 8th October 2026 See the full list of policies announced at this year's Party Conference. National News
Conservatives to Abolish Inheritance Tax on the Family Home 7th October 2026 We are the only party that takes the public finances seriously National News
The Leader's Speech 7th October 2026 Hear kemi's closing speech at this year's Party Conference National News
Restoring Consequences 7th October 2026 Hear from our team with a plan to secure our borders and crackdown on crime National News
From Party to movement 7th October 2026 Watch Party Chairman Kevin Hollinrake begin CPC26 day 4 National News
Defending Britain in a More Dangerous World 6th October 2026 Hear from our defence team as we set out our plan to defend Britain in a changing and more dangerous world National News
