Borders MP reveals shocking driving test waiting times. Thursday, 25 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 driving test centres. The local MP has been contacted by many residents – particularly parents and young people – who are concerned about the long waits for driving tests. The average waiting time for a practical driving test is more than 20... 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
John Lamont MP congratulations Broomfields Country House on major award. 1st June 2026 John Lamont MP recently visited Broomfields Country House to congratulate the owners on winning a prestigious tourism award. The venue near Melrose was... Local News
Extending the Borders Railway. Rachael Hamilton MSP has written to the Scottish Government’s new Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport 28th May 2026 Rachael Hamilton MSP has written to the Scottish Government’s new Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, Stephen Flynn MSP, urging him to... Local News
John Lamont MP calls on Royal Mail to reverse Paxton post box removal 27th May 2026 John Lamont MP has called on Royal Mail to rethink its decision not to replace a post box in Paxton village, warning that the move will disproportionately... Local News
National Fishing Remembrance Day. 14th May 2026 Local MP John Lamont and MSP Rachael Hamilton recently attended a memorial service as part of the National Fishing Remembrance Day. The event on Sunday in St... Local News
Conservatives Launch Tax Free Reservists Scheme 14th July 2026 Our ambition is clear: to grow Britain's Armed Forces Reserves to 50,000, strengthening our security National News
Kemi responds to Nigel Farage's "resignation" 7th July 2026 Farage is feeling the pressure from his investigation and has now called a by election. National News
Kemi calls for MP's to focus on Defence 6th July 2026 Only the Conservatives have a clear plan to rebuild Britain’s defences. National News
Kemi's challenge to Andy Burnham 29th June 2026 We cannot let Labour make the same mistakes again. National News
Keir Starmer Resigns 22nd June 2026 The pressure has been building for weeks, and now finally Starmer has done the right thing. National News
Conservatives score major victory in Aberdeen South by election 19th June 2026 The people of Aberdeen sent a message on behalf of the country. Energy security is national security. National News
