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John Lamont MP has launched a new plan setting out his key priorities for the future of the Scottish Borders.

He said the policy paper was a "blueprint to improve key Borders services."

The Borders MSP and MP have urged Humza Yousaf to provide more funding to prevent cuts to local health services.

Recently, NHS Borders said they would need to make £28 million of cuts to services over the next year because of a growing financial deficit.

Representatives of the title-winning Hawick Rugby Club team were recently honoured at a prestigious Downing Street ceremony.

John Lamont MP has said he supports more funding for student places at the Borders College after concerns were raised that the latest Scottish Government budget will have a "significant negative impact" on opportunities for young people and businesses.

Local politicians have said the financial crisis engulfing NHS Borders is "extremely concerning" and it is "distressing" to learn that health services will suffer.

Pupils from Selkirk High School and Kelso High School attended a special Robert Burns themed event at Downing Street last week.

John Lamont MP has welcomed news that the UK Government will provide £18,387 to upgrade the grass pitch at Lauderdale Youth Football Club.

We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here.

Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess.