Protecting Scotland's Place in the UK

In the run up to the referendum in 2014, the SNP promised it was a “once in a generation” event, yet they have ever since been agitating for a re-run of the vote. The day after the UK voted to leave the EU, the First Minister held a press conference saying a second independence referendum was highly likely and has been pressing for one ever since, despite most Scots wanting stability and for the SNP to focus on the day job.

The Borders voted overwhelmingly to remain part of the United Kingdom and the SNP needs to accept this and move on.

A second referendum is disrespectful to the majority of Scots and the focus should be using the powers the Parliament already has to improve our public services and on getting the best deal for Scotland post Brexit.

If you agree with me, you can sign our petition against a second independence referendum here.

https://www.conservatives.com/no2indyref

News

Border politicians warn of risk of ‘exodus’ across the Border if income tax is hiked

Thursday, 2 November, 2017

Local Scottish Conservative politicians have warned that plans to hike income tax in Scotland would risk an exodus of investment and businesses out of the Scottish Borders.

The Scottish Government have published a range of options for increasing income tax.

Scottish Affairs Committee launches first inquiry

Thursday, 14 September, 2017

The Scottish Affairs Committee has today launched the My Scottish Affairs inquiry, inviting the people of Scotland to help decide the future direction of the Committee’s work.

SNP want Corbyn to be Prime Minister

Wednesday, 19 April, 2017

Local MSP John Lamont has asked the SNP MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk to explain why he thinks Jeremy Corbyn is the right man to become Prime Minister.

Comment on General Election

Tuesday, 18 April, 2017

Commenting on the Prime Minister's announcement that there will be a General Election on 8th June, local MSP John Lamont said: “I very much welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement and agree an election in June is necessary to secure the strong and stable leadership the UK needs to see us throu

Melrose residents turn up to fill the Corn Exchange over ‘indyref 2’ concerns

Wednesday, 29 March, 2017

In what was the second public meeting hosted by John Lamont MSP, nearly 200 residents from Melrose and the surrounding area turned up to hear what they could do to stop the SNP’s plans to break up Britain.

Lamont hosts public meetings in response to ‘indyref 2’ concerns

Tuesday, 28 March, 2017

There is no desire to return to the divisions of the past according to those who attended a public meeting arranged by John Lamont MSP in Kelso last night.

Lamont to host two public meetings in response to ‘indyref 2’ concerns

Tuesday, 21 March, 2017

The Scottish Borders does not want a second independence referendum and calling for one is against the wishes of the majority of Scots. This is the message from local MSP John Lamont the week the Scottish Parliament is due to vote on the issue.

Lamont slams SNP for calling for indyref re-run

Monday, 13 March, 2017

Commenting on today’s announcement from the First Minister that she will seek permission to hold another independence referendum, John Lamont MSP said: “The Borders overwhelmingly rejected separation in 2014 and I have little doubt their opinion has not changed.