John Lamont MP on Humza Yousaf resignation Monday, 29 April, 2024 Scottish Borders MP, John Lamont, said: "The Scottish Conservatives have forced Humza Yousaf to resign following his disastrous spell as First Minister. "The SNP leader has quit in disgrace after Douglas Ross lodged a Vote of No Confidence in him. "The next First Minister must focus more on people's real priorities, not on the SNP's obsession with independence. "Humza Yousaf is gone but the... Holyrood News
Local MP starts campaign to stop community hospital closures 19th April 2024 John Lamont MP has started a campaign to stop community hospital closures across the Scottish Borders. NHS Borders have said they may soon suggest closing the... Local News
MSP and campaigners urge action on endometriosis 17th April 2024 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has today (Wednesday) published a new policy paper on endometriosis with the help of local campaigners who suffer from the horrific... Holyrood News
SNP leaving 20,000 visitors to Borders 'in the dark' 9th April 2024 The SNP have been accused of leaving 20,000 visitors to the Borders "in the dark" after Visit Scotland announced they would close the Jedburgh tourist... Local News
Local MP joins in Eyemouth Easter Bike Bash 2nd April 2024 Local MP John Lamont joined in the fun at Eyemouth's Easter Bike Bash over the weekend. The event by Sea the Change, a charity dedicated to encouraging... Local News
'Worrying drop' in Borders patients starting cancer care within target time 28th March 2024 There was a "worrying drop" in the percentage of Borders patients starting cancer treatment within the target time in the last quarter, new statistics from... Local News
SNP criticised for closure of Jedburgh information centre 27th March 2024 Local politicians have criticised the SNP Government for the closure of the tourist information centre in Jedburgh. SNP agency Visit Scotland announced on... Local News
Three wins for Borders businesses in Scottish rural awards 19th March 2024 Borders businesses won big in the 2024 Scottish Countryside Alliance awards, dubbed the ‘rural Oscars’ by organisers. Lauder’s Black Bull won best local food... Local News
Borders farmers attend Downing Street reception on 'backing Scottish and British food' 5th March 2024 John Lamont MP recently hosted farmers from the Scottish Borders at an event in Downing Street to honour people 'backing Scottish and British food and drink'... Local News
MSP raises concern about water charge hikes 5th March 2024 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has raised concerns about high water price hikes in Scotland. Business Stream recently wrote to customers to inform them of higher... Holyrood News
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