Tax cuts for Borders workers announced Friday, 23 September, 2022 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng announced a raft of new measures to boost the UK economy today. This included a tax cut worth £285 on average for workers in the Borders. The Scottish Government is also set to receive a boost to its coffers of around £630 million, allowing them to cut income tax in Scotland or increase spending as they see fit. The government also finalised plans for... Articles
John Lamont MP pays tribute to HM The Queen 12th September 2022 Speech As part of a session in the House of Commons, local MP, John Lamont, paid tribute to Britain’s longest serving monarch. On Friday and Saturday... Articles
The Death of Her Majesty The Queen 9th September 2022 Her Majesty The Queen has been a steadfast and resolute part of public life over her illustrious seventy year reign. In times of difficulty, we looked to Her... Articles
Local MP comments on new Prime Minister 5th September 2022 John Lamont MP has commented after Liz Truss won the leadership contest and will become the new Prime Minister. John Lamont MP said: “Huge congratulations to... Articles
Local politicians’ campaign for fairer fuel prices continues 12th August 2022 Local politicians remain concerned for Borderers struggling with the rising cost of living, as fuel price discrepancies widen across the area. Fuel prices have... Articles
Borders politicians welcome return of Berwickshire County Show 9th August 2022 Borders politicians Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have welcomed the return of Berwickshire County Show, which took place on Saturday 6th August. Like... Articles
Reston electric chargers continue to let down new station 2nd August 2022 Electric car charging points at the newly reopened Reston station are still not working and are causing problems for drivers in Berwickshire. All 10 charge... Articles
Mental health waiting times worsen in the Borders 19th July 2022 John Lamont MP has written to Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, calling for “swift and comprehensive action” to support under... Articles
Driving test waiting times almost half a year in the Borders 15th July 2022 John Lamont is calling on the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to reduce driving test waiting times in the Scottish Borders. It follows a response... Articles
Local MP comments on resignation of Boris Johnson 7th July 2022 Borders MP, John Lamont, has commented after the Prime Minister announced his decision to resign. Mr Lamont resigned from his government role as the... Articles
