UK Budget gives ‘welcome boost’ to Borders and Scottish economy Thursday, 16 March, 2023 The UK Government Budget has delivered a “welcome boost” to the economy. Approximately £320 million will be delivered to Scotland as a result of the UK Budget decisions from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. On Wednesday, he announced the UK ‘Budget for Growth’ will remove obstacles that stop businesses investing, and break down barriers that prevent people from getting back into work. The UK Budget also... ArticlesWestminster News
John Lamont visits Coldstream business to hail broadband investment 14th March 2023 On Friday, I visited the Laughing Ducks Soft Play in Coldstream alongside Scottish independent broadband provider, GoFibre, to discuss progress and benefits for... ArticlesLocal News
The next First Minister must invest in Borders roads 9th March 2023 Recently, there has been a great reluctance from the SNP Government to invest in improvements to local roads or fund councils properly to fix potholes. Good... Local News
UK Government makes 168,000 energy bill payments for Borders residents 28th February 2023 The UK Government made 168,000 energy bill payments for Borders residents towards the end of 2022, according to new statistics. These vital UK Government... Local News
Sturgeon successor must focus on the day job 23rd February 2023 By John Lamont MP Now that Nicola Sturgeon has resigned, attention has turned to her legacy. Just as she divided Scotland by making every issue about another... Local NewsOpinions
Humza Yousaf must ditch his leadership bid and focus on NHS 21st February 2023 I have urged SNP leadership contender Humza Yousaf to drop his bid to be the next First Minister and focus on improving the NHS in the Borders and across... Local News
Berwickshire High School pupils tour Houses of Parliament 15th February 2023 Berwickshire High School pupils toured the Houses of Parliament with Scottish Borders MP John Lamont last week. The group of 22 pupils from fourth, fifth and... Local News
Nicola Sturgeon's gender reforms put women's safety at risk 10th February 2023 By John Lamont MP For many months, I have been contacted by a lot of local residents worried about the gender reforms being pursued by the SNP Government. Local... Opinions
Passengers deserve more reliable Reston railway service 6th February 2023 John Lamont MP met with local rail campaigners at Reston railway station to back their calls for a more reliable service. The Scottish Borders MP joined the... ArticlesLocal News
Scottish Borders MP welcomes Selkirk pupils to House of Commons 31st January 2023 John Lamont MP welcomed dozens of Selkirk pupils to the House of Commons last week. A group of 49 students from Selkirk High School went on a school trip to... ArticlesLocal News
