Nursery closure plans 'unacceptable' and 'wrong' Tuesday, 15 April, 2025 Scottish Borders Council has decided to start a consultation on closing several nurseries. This decision is completely wrong and must be reversed. All plans to close nurseries should be abandoned immediately. The council should be helping families with childcare needs, not limiting the options and making it harder for parents and carers. When this consultation goes live, I would encourage all... Local News
Bringing bills down is essential for economic growth 7th April 2025 By John Lamont MP It's not often that the actions of the President of the United States have a direct impact on the Scottish Borders. But that rare event... Opinions
Local MP praises community clean up in Duns 26th March 2025 Well done to local groups and volunteers for taking part in a super-sized litter pick in Duns over the weekend. I joined in the community clean up on Friday... Local News
I'll keep championing the Borders Railway extension 18th March 2025 After many months of uncertainty, there has finally been some positive news regarding the Borders Railway extension to Hawick, Newcastleton and onto Carlisle... Opinions
New proposals for mega-pylons across Borders still 'unacceptable' 12th March 2025 New proposals for mega-pylons across the Scottish Borders still do not respect the views of local communities. The updated plans from Scottish Power Energy... Local News
'Real progress' in Scottish Conservative campaign for Borders Railway extension 26th February 2025 There has been real progress in the campaign from the local Scottish Conservative MSP, MP and council group to deliver an extension to the Borders Railway. It... Local News
Small businesses let down by Labour and SNP 25th February 2025 Small family businesses are struggling through some of the hardest times they have ever faced at the moment. The economy has taken a turn for the worse since... Opinions
SNP and Labour put councils in impossible financial position 11th February 2025 One of the most common issues I speak to local Borders residents about is the higher bills they have been facing in recent years. In Scotland, workers and... Opinions
Why I am against plans for mega-pylons in the Borders 3rd February 2025 The consultation process for the Cross Border Connection Project has now closed, but the campaign to stop the proposals for mega-pylons is continuing at pace. I... Opinions
SNP must not intervene over battery storage proposals near Eccles 31st January 2025 It should be common sense that people are allowed to decide what's best for their own communities. Borders residents are clear that these proposals go too far... Local News
