John Lamont 'disappointed' by end of four Berwickshire bus services Wednesday, 20 September, 2023 I am very disappointed by news that four bus services in the Scottish Borders will soon cease operating. People need these services to get to work, to visit friends and family, and to go about their daily lives. I will strongly oppose this move and I will be speaking to the bus operator and Borders Buses about what we can do to help local people who will be affected. Scottish Borders Council has... Local News
Humza Yousaf must invest in mental health services 19th September 2023 Mental health is just as important as your physical health. It’s vital that everybody recognises this and either seeks help themselves, should they need it, or... Opinions
Number of new build homes started in Borders falls by 87 per cent 13th September 2023 New government statistics show the number of new build homes started in the Borders fell by 87 per cent compared to the first quarter of last year. In the first... Local News
Competition starts to celebrate best Borders pubs 11th September 2023 I’m launching a competition to celebrate the best Borders pubs that bring people together and play a vital role as the beating heart of their local community... Local News
Summer surgery tour is essential to hear your concerns 22nd August 2023 Every year, I go on a summer surgery tour across the Borders. As your MP, I know how important it is to be accountable and accessible to you, my constituents... Opinions
80-venue summer surgery tour concludes 15th August 2023 Thank you to the hundreds of Borders residents who came to our summer surgery tour this year. Rachael Hamilton MSP and I held advice surgeries at more than 80... Local News
Road investment a necessity for Borders residents 11th August 2023 Since the Green Party became part of the Scottish Government alongside the SNP, many policies have changed for the worse. One of the biggest differences is in... Local NewsOpinions
Longest wait for social housing in Borders hits 10 years 9th August 2023 New statistics have revealed that someone in the Borders has waited more than 10 years to be placed into social housing. The newly published figures also showed... Local News
Cheaper pints in pubs across Scotland 7th August 2023 It's very welcome that the UK Government is protecting the price of a pint by increasing the generosity of Draught Relief – meaning the alcohol duty paid for... Westminster News
Border Union Show attracts big crowd to Kelso 3rd August 2023 The Border Union Show held another successful event in Kelso last weekend. It is always one of the highlights of the year for the local farming and agriculture... Local News
