Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP comment on the SNP's tax raising Budget. Wednesday, 14 January, 2026 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton said: "The SNP have once again left Scottish workers paying the highest taxes in the United Kingdom. "Middle income families in particular are being hammered with big bills that they can't afford. "There was far too little in this budget for aspirational workers or entrepreneurs looking to get ahead. "People in the Borders will be devastated to hear that the SNP will... Local News
Scottish Borders MP John Lamont opens a debate in Westminster Hall 13th January 2026 Scottish Borders MP John Lamont opened a debate in Westminster Hall last night on a petition, signed by over 1 million people and over a thousand in the... Local News
The average Scottish worker is more than £500 a year worse off as a result of Labour’s National Insurance hike. 6th January 2026 The average worker is more than £500 a year worse off as a result of Labour’s National Insurance hike, according to Scottish Conservative analysis of official... Local News
Rachael Hamilton MSP visits A-listed Bernat Klein studio as refurbishment plans gather pace 6th January 2026 Rachael Hamilton MSP visits A-listed Bernat Klein studio as refurbishment plans gather pace Local MSP Rachael Hamilton recently visited the studio that was once... Local News
The winner of the 2025 Christmas card competition is..... 19th December 2025 The winner of the 2025 Christmas card competition organised by the local MP and MSP has been announced, with Rowan from Coldstream Primary School taking the top... Local News
Borders MSP and MP praise 'incredible' posties at most challenging time 19th December 2025 Borders MSP and MP praise 'incredible' posties at most challenging time The Borders MSP and MP have praised the hard work and "incredible" efforts of local... Local News
LNER services at Berwick train station are "not acceptable". John Lamont MP 15th December 2025 John Lamont MP said LNER services at Berwick train station are "not acceptable" in a UK Parliament debate he brought forward last week. After a recent timetable... Local News
Kelso pupils meet local MSP in Scottish Parliament 11th December 2025 A group of Kelso school pupils recently visited the Scottish Parliament and met with local MSP Rachael Hamilton. Approximately 15 pupils from the S4 Modern... Local News
Borders MSP backs Parkinson's group call for more support 11th December 2025 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has backed calls from Parkinson's UK groups in the Borders for more resources to help people suffering from the disease. The Borders... Local News
Conservatives force Digital ID U-turn 14th January 2026 After months of pressure Labour have yet again U-turned on another policy National News
Conservatives call for social media ban for under 16’s 12th January 2026 Children are spending more time online than ever before, often exposed to explicit content National News
Conservatives force vote on Keeping Jury Trials 8th January 2026 Last Night the Conservatives forced a vote on protecting jury trials. National News
Chagos Bill Defeated 6th January 2026 Labour’s disastrous Chagos Surrender Bill has been defeated in the House of Lords National News
Kemi's New Year Message 1st January 2026 This year, we will show that we are the only party with a backbone needed to build a stronger Britain National News
Labour U-turn on the Family Farm Tax 23rd December 2025 After 14 months of pressure Labour have partially U-turned on this cruel and unfair tax National News
