MP aboard first train from Reston in 58 years Monday, 23 May, 2022 Borders MP, John Lamont, joined campaigners and local residents as the first train left Reston station in over 58 years. The Transpennine Express service from Reston marks a new era in public transport for Berwickshire, which is now connected to towns and cities across the UK on the East Coast Main Line. Mr Lamont has campaigned for Reston station to be reopened since 2004. He relentlessly... Articles
Multiple mobile masts ready to go live across the Borders 22nd May 2022 The Scottish Borders is set to benefit from a whole host of new mobile masts coming online over the next two years. The Extended Area Services masts are part of... Articles
Borders MP shows his support for Christian Aid Week 2022 20th May 2022 Borders MP John Lamont this week attended a Christian Aid Week Reception in Parliament to show his support for Christian Aid Week (16-20 May) and find out more... Articles
Over 50 Ukrainians have arrived in Borders 20th May 2022 New figures released by the UK Government show that 55 Ukrainians have now arrived in the Scottish Borders through the Homes for Ukraine scheme. The figures... Articles
Catastrophic start to nationalised Borders Railway 19th May 2022 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have slammed the latest cuts to Borders Railway services, following the nationalisation of Scotrail by the SNP... Articles
Borderers urged to sign up for Pension Credit 19th May 2022 Pensioners in the Borders are being urged to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit, which would unlock thousands of pounds of extra income. Pension... Articles
Borders politicians call for extension to farm funding guarantee 17th May 2022 Borders politicians have backed calls for the UK Treasury to provide farmers in the Borders with long-term financial certainty. The UK Government has committed... Articles
Hawick MP raises concern over Hawick sewage overflows 13th May 2022 Borders MP John Lamont has expressed concern over the news that Scottish Water’s Hawick Wastewater Treatment Works accounted for over 75% of emergency sewage... Articles
Conservatives form SBC coalition with independents 12th May 2022 A Scottish Borders Council coalition has been formed after last week’s local elections. The Scottish Conservatives will be joined by three independent... Articles
Borders politicians discuss Mental Health Awareness Week 11th May 2022 Monday 9th May marked the start of the Mental Health Foundation’s annual Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme this year explores the impact loneliness can... Articles
