'No detail' on proposal to lower energy bills for communities near mega-pylons Friday, 14 August, 2026 On news that households living near mega-pylons could save money on energy bills, Borders MP John Lamont said: "This is not about the money for the local residents who will be affected by these mega pylons. They are concerned about the impact these pylons and related electricity infrastructure projects will have on our environment, landscapes and natural habitats. “The prospect of lower energy... Local News
John Lamont MP meets Ofgem chair at site of mega-pylon scheme 10th August 2026 Borders MP John Lamont last week met with the chair of Ofgem at the site of the proposed Cross Border Connection project to raise local concerns about the mega... Local News
Fire service promise to keep Hawick station provision 'under review' 3rd August 2026 Fire chiefs have promised to keep the service in Hawick "under review" following a meeting at Hawick Fire Station with local MP John Lamont and MSP Rachael... Local News
Heating oil customers to receive compensation for higher prices during Iran war 24th July 2026 Heating oil customers who were left out of pocket after suppliers cancelled orders and charged higher prices when the US-Iran war commenced will receive... Westminster News
Labour u-turn welcomed after campaign to protect Coastguard volunteers 21st July 2026 John Lamont MP has welcomed the UK Government's decision to reverse plans to remove hourly payments for Coastguard rescue officers, describing it as a... Local News
Safe and secure borders are essential 17th July 2026 By John Lamont MP This week I spoke in the UK Parliament on behalf of the Petitions Committee on the issue of immigration. I opened a debate on a petition... Opinions
John Lamont MP backs Coastguard volunteers in campaign against payment changes 10th July 2026 John Lamont MP recently voiced his opposition to proposals to remove the small hourly payments currently made to Coastguard rescue officers. The Borders MP... Local News
Summer surgery tour commences 9th July 2026 By John Lamont MP Chaos has engulfed national politics in Scotland and across the whole UK with the sentencing of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell for... Opinions
Borders MP reveals shocking driving test waiting times 24th June 2026 Scottish Borders MP John Lamont has uncovered shocking new statistics about waiting times at local driving test centres. The local MP has been contacted by many... Local News
Borders politicians condemn downgrading of services at Hawick Fire Station 23rd June 2026 Scottish Borders MP John Lamont and Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton have condemned the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service after it approved the downgrading of... Local News
