Vote Rachael Hamilton to beat the SNP in the Borders Wednesday, 6 May, 2026 A vital election is taking place this week. On Thursday, in the Scottish Parliament election, the power is in your hands. Your vote will decide if we keep the SNP out here locally and stop them getting a majority across Scotland. Here in the Borders, every election is so close. In this election, it's once again on a knife-edge between the Scottish Conservatives and the SNP. The choice is clear... Local News
Support local Borders pubs 21st April 2026 By John Lamont MP Local pubs are at the heart of many communities across the Scottish Borders, providing people with a welcoming place to come together... Opinions
2026 pub award winners announced by Borders MP 20th April 2026 John Lamont MP has announced the winners of his 2026 competition to crown the best pubs in the Scottish Borders. The competition once again attracted a strong... Local News
Access to cash and in-person banking is essential 6th April 2026 By John Lamont MP The growth of online and telephone banking services has been a fantastic development, but they are not for everyone. Access to cash and in... Local News
Prime Minister told to scrap "jobs tax" by Borders MP in House of Commons 30th March 2026 Borders MP John Lamont today urged the Prime Minister to scrap the "jobs tax" by reversing the recent increase to National Insurance. Speaking during Prime... Westminster News
John Lamont celebrates Borders apprenticeship opportunities 17th March 2026 Borders MP John Lamont has spoken of the ‘fantastic opportunities’ available for young people as he visits the Borders Technical Training Association’s (BTTA)... Local News
Borders MP urges Scottish Government to support residents with heating oil costs 17th March 2026 Borders MP John Lamont has urged the Scottish Government to “act fast” and announce a package of support for households that rely on heating oil. The UK... Local News
Borders MP meets Energy Minister to demand more support for heating oil users. 11th March 2026 Borders MP John Lamont has met the UK Government’s Energy Minister to call for action to address ongoing concerns around heating oil prices for households... Local News
John Lamont MP presses for action over rising heating oil prices 9th March 2026 Borders MP John Lamont has raised concerns about the sharp rise in the price of heating oil following the outbreak of war in Iran. The MP said he has been... Local News
John Lamont MP shows his support for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal 9th March 2026 Borders MP John Lamont has shown his support for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal after attending a special event in Parliament to mark the launch of this... Local News
