Campaigning for better access to cash and banking Thursday, 3 July, 2025 By John Lamont MP Access to cash services is not a luxury, it's a necessity for many people across the Borders. Small businesses need to be able to make deposits quickly and easily. Elderly people are sometimes not able to use online or mobile banking. Vulnerable people often require the help of bank workers to manage their money. Those are just a few examples of the kind of people who require in... Opinions
Standing up for Borders farmers 24th June 2025 By John Lamont MP I recently had the privilege of welcoming my Conservative party and House of Commons colleague, Robbie Moore MP, to the Borders. Robbie was... Opinions
Looking forward to Borders summer surgery tour 16th June 2025 By John Lamont MP I'm looking forward to once again holding my annual summer surgery tour around the Scottish Borders over the coming months. On top of my... Opinions
Borders Conservatives welcome shadow farming minister to the area 9th June 2025 Local Scottish Conservative politicians say they were “delighted” to welcome party colleague and shadow farming minister Robbie Moore MP to the Borders for a... Local News
John Lamont MP praises local company for Royal Warrant award 2nd June 2025 John Lamont MP has praised a St Boswells business after their Royal Warrant was extended by King Charles III. Astral Hygiene, who the local MP visited recently... Local News
John Lamont MP welcomes Hattie the 'therapet' to House of Commons 19th May 2025 I recently welcomed Hattie the Coldstream Medical Practice therapy dog to the House of Commons. Hattie joined Yvonne Archibald, the practice manager at the GP... Local News
SNP should focus on improving local Borders services 12th May 2025 By John Lamont MP The SNP recently published their plans for the next year in a document called the Programme for Government. This is supposed to be a list of... Opinions
Borders residents urged to submit new objections to pylon proposals 30th April 2025 I have urged local residents who oppose plans for mega-pylons across the Borders to submit new objections to the updated proposals before the deadline this... Local News
Better childcare options essential for families 28th April 2025 By John Lamont MP It's a very difficult time for local authorities up and down Scotland at the moment. Councils from the Scottish Borders to the Shetland... Opinions
Working hard to secure the future of Jedburgh pool 21st April 2025 By John Lamont MP I'm sure we've all got fond memories of using the Jedburgh pool. The pool is where lots of local residents learned to swim and took their... Opinions
