SNP leaving 20,000 visitors to Borders 'in the dark' Thursday, 11 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 information office. Visit Scotland, an SNP Government agency, said recently they would close 25 visitor information centres across Scotland. The SNP Government must step in and prevent the closure of this vital tourist information service which... Local News
Scottish Conservatives win Jedburgh by-election 23rd February 2024 The Scottish Conservatives have defeated the SNP in the Jedburgh and St Boswells by-election. Scottish Conservative & Unionist candidate John Bathgate won with... Local News
John Lamont MP launches Boost the Borders plan 21st February 2024 I have launched my Boost the Borders plan to focus attention on the things that really matter to local people. My plan is a blueprint to improve key services... Local News
More investment needed in Borders GP services 21st February 2024 By John Lamont MP GP surgeries are the frontline of our NHS. People rely heavily on the wide-ranging expertise of GPs to guide them towards the right healthcare... Opinions
Education and NHS must be top priorities 13th February 2024 By John Lamont MP There should be no greater priorities for Scotland's politicians than supporting our NHS and investing in a brighter future for the next... Opinions
Borders MP and MSP write to Humza Yousaf over escalating local NHS crisis 13th February 2024 Rachael Hamilton MSP and I have written to the First Minister over the NHS Borders financial crisis. We have urged Humza Yousaf to provide more funding to... Local News
Scottish Borders MP unveils new food labelling plans at NFUS conference 12th February 2024 I recently revealed more details of new food labelling plans that would give consumers more information about produce and help Borders farmers during a speech... Local News
Hawick rugby champions attend Downing Street reception 8th February 2024 Representatives of the title-winning Hawick Rugby Club team were recently honoured at a prestigious Downing Street ceremony. I nominated members of the Hawick... Local News
Health services to suffer from NHS Borders financial crisis 7th February 2024 Reports have revealed "significant and radical decisions" will be made about local healthcare services in the coming months as a result of the perilous... Local News
SNP challenged over 'significant negative impact' on Borders College 6th February 2024 On Friday, the Borders College Principal and CEO, Pete Smith, said the current Scottish Government budget "will have a significant negative impact on learners... Local News