John Lamont MP starts campaign to stop community hospital closures 19th April 2024 I have started a campaign to stop community hospital closures across the Scottish Borders. NHS Borders have said they may soon suggest closing the 92 community... Local News
SNP leaving 20,000 visitors to Borders 'in the dark' 11th April 2024 The SNP have been accused of leaving 20,000 visitors to the Borders "in the dark" after Visit Scotland announced they would close the Jedburgh tourist... Local News
'Worrying drop' in Borders patients starting cancer care within target time 10th April 2024 There was a "worrying drop" in the percentage of Borders patients starting cancer treatment within the target time in the last quarter, new statistics from... Local News
Local MP joins in Eyemouth Easter Bike Bash 3rd April 2024 I joined in the fun at Eyemouth's Easter Bike Bash over the weekend. The event by Sea the Change, a charity dedicated to encouraging environmentally-friendly... Local News
John Lamont MP: Flawed Hate Crime Act must be scrapped 1st April 2024 By John Lamont MP This week, the Hate Crime Act will officially come into force for people in the Borders and across Scotland. I am deeply concerned about the... Opinions
SNP criticised for closure of Jedburgh information centre 28th March 2024 SNP agency Visit Scotland announced on Wednesday they would close all 25 visitor information centres across Scotland, including the Jedburgh location. This is... Local News
Humza Yousaf must focus on fixing Borders roads 22nd March 2024 By John Lamont MP I have recently been overwhelmed by the number of local people who are extremely concerned at the state of roads across the Scottish Borders... Opinions
Three wins for Borders businesses in Scottish rural awards 20th March 2024 Borders businesses won big in the 2024 Scottish Countryside Alliance awards, dubbed the ‘rural Oscars’ by organisers. Lauder’s Black Bull won best local food... Local News
Let's work together to Boost the Borders, says John Lamont MP 8th March 2024 By John Lamont MP In my book, the Borders is already the best place in the country to live and work. But our communities would still benefit from improvements... Opinions