Local MP opposes mega-pylon project in consultation response Friday, 13 December, 2024 John Lamont MP has submitted a response to the Cross Border Connection Project consultation to say he is "completely opposed" to it going ahead. The mega-pylon project would see the installation of approximately 75km of new overhead power lines from Newcastleton to a substation north of Gala and another around Whitrope. The local MP raised several serious concerns with the project, including its... Local News
Scottish Conservatives win vote as Holyrood opposes Labour's Family Farm Tax 18th November 2024 The Scottish Conservatives have won a vote in the Scottish Parliament calling for Labour's Family Farm Tax to be dropped. Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton spoke in... Holyrood News
John Lamont opposes Labour's Family Farm Tax in Commons speech 12th November 2024 John Lamont MP has called Labour's Family Farm Tax a "shameful betrayal" of farmers which will "rip apart rural businesses" in a speech to the House of Commons... Westminster News
New Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay tours Borders 12th November 2024 The newly elected Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay recently toured the Borders alongside local politicians. He was joined by Rachael Hamilton MSP... Local News
Monthly A&E waiting times second worst on record 7th November 2024 A&E waiting times at the Borders General Hospital are the second worst on record, according to new statistics. In September this year, only 59.8% of people were... Local News
Border MSP and MP comment on Center Parcs news 5th November 2024 In response to requests, please see comments below on the news about Center Parcs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr4lzznlrk6o Scottish Borders MP, John... Local News
Local MP to host pensioner advice fair 5th November 2024 Borders MP John Lamont will host an advice and information fair for pensioners this Friday in Kelso. The event at the Tait Hall from 11am to 2pm will allow... Local News
Borders politicians criticise Labour's new family farm tax 31st October 2024 Scottish Borders politicians have hit out at Labour's budget for agriculture tax changes that could force family farms out of business. John Lamont MP and... Local News
John Lamont MP comment on budget 30th October 2024 Scottish Borders MP, John Lamont, said: “Labour’s tax-raising budget will be disastrous for workers, farmers, pensioners and small businesses in our local... Local News
John Lamont meets with local Parkinson's Support Group 8th October 2024 John Lamont MP has praised the work of local volunteers after attending a recent meeting of the Borders Parkinson's Support Group. The MP for the Borders joined... Local News
Mel Stride responds to Rachel Reeves's spending review 14th June 2025 Today, Rachel Reeves's delivered Labour’s first Spending Review. With a torrent of promises, slogans, and self-congratulations. But not the truth. National News
Labour finally U-turn on Grooming Gang inquiry after Conservative pressure 14th June 2025 Keir Starmer has finally bowed to pressure and agreed to a national statutory inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. National News
Forcing a vote on a national inquiry into grooming gangs 14th June 2025 We Conservatives strongly believe victims of this appalling abuse deserve justice. Find out more here National News
Kemi delivers a speech at FTSE250 conference 12th June 2025 Kemi Badenoch has delivered a speech in the city responding to Labour's damaging plans for our economy. National News
Labour U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments 9th June 2025 After Conservative pressure, Labour finally reinstitute Winter Fuel Payments for 9 million pensioners National News
Kemi Badenoch exposes the laws and treaties holding Britain back 6th June 2025 Watch the Leader of the Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch deliver a keynote speech on the international treaties which are holding Britain back. National News
