Borders MP writes to Lord Advocate over impact of cannabis use on neighbours Wednesday, 5 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 impact that cannabis use is having on residents across his constituency and calling for greater consideration to be given to those affected. Mr Lamont said he has received an increasing number of complaints from constituents living in both... 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
Rachael Hamilton has thanked voters, supporters and campaign activists 11th May 2026 Rachael Hamilton has thanked voters, supporters and campaign activists across the Scottish Borders after being re-elected as Borders MSP. Following the result... Local News
Rachael Hamilton welcomes manifesto commitment on Borders Railway 14th April 2026 Scottish Parliament election candidate Rachael Hamilton has welcomed the Scottish Conservative manifesto commitment to extend the Borders Railway to Hawick... Local News
2026 pub award winners announced by Borders MP 14th April 2026 John Lamont MP has announced the winners of his 2026 competition to crown the best pubs in the Scottish Borders. The competition once again attracted a strong... Local News
Rachael Hamilton yesterday launched her re-election campaign with an event in St Boswells. 7th April 2026 Rachael Hamilton yesterday launched her re-election campaign with an event in St Boswells. The Scottish Conservative candidate in the upcoming Scottish... Local News
Potential closure of Coldstream care home a 'real blow' 2nd April 2026 Potential closure of Coldstream care home a 'real blow', says local MP John Lamont MP has said the potential closure of Victoria Lodge care home in Coldstream... Local News
Borders MP John Lamont today urged the Prime Minister to scrap the "jobs tax" 26th March 2026 Borders MP John Lamont today urged the Prime Minister to scrap the "jobs tax" by reversing the recent increase to National Insurance. Speaking during Prime... Local News
Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has urged the SNP government to expand access to life-saving stroke treatment 24th March 2026 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has urged the SNP government to expand access to life-saving stroke treatment for residents in the Borders. In a meeting last week... Local News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
Kemi challenges new Prime Minister Andy Burnham 23rd July 2026 Andy Burnham needs to rule out tax rises to pay for his spending spree National 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
