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
Kemi gives a speech at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Conference 18th February 2025 On Monday 17th February 2025 Kemi gave a speech outlining how important it is for the West to robustly defend its values National News
Rebuilding Trust with our new Immigration Policy 10th February 2025 Kemi’s new plan for immigration shows the Party is back in the service of the British people National News
Kemi’’s First Speech of 2025: Rebuilding Trust 27th January 2025 Kemi Badenoch gave a speech on how she’ll rebuild trust in the Conservative Party National News
Forcing a vote on a national inquiry into grooming gangs 9th January 2025 We Conservatives strongly believe victims of this appalling abuse deserve justice. Find out more here National News
Kemi’s speech opposing the Family Farm Tax 20th December 2024 Read my speech: without farmers we have no future, no food, poor environment. So it’s critical we support you. National News
Kemi’s speech about immigration 20th December 2024 Our country is a beacon of hope. But we can’t accommodate everyone. Read my speech about immigration here. National News