Local MP launches campaign for better bus links to Reston Station 1st October 2026 John Lamont MP has launched a new survey calling on local residents to have their say on improving bus connections to Reston railway station. The Berwickshire... Local News
UK Government must act to bring down fuel bills, says Borders MP 28th September 2026 Local MP John Lamont has said the UK Government must act to bring down fuel bills for drivers hit by near-record high costs. The price of diesel is over £2 a... Local News
Berwickshire High School pupils visit UK Parliament 17th September 2026 A group of fifth and sixth year pupils from Berwickshire High School recently visited the UK Parliament and spoke with local MP John Lamont as part of an... Local News
John Lamont MP welcomes Royal Mail decision to reinstate Paxton post box 11th September 2026 John Lamont MP has welcomed confirmation from Royal Mail that the post box in Paxton will be reinstated following his intervention. The post box was damaged... Local News
Burnham urged to scrap Family Farm Tax 3rd September 2026 John Lamont MP has urged Andy Burnham to scrap the Family Farm Tax in his first budget as Prime Minister. The local politician said that Burnham should fully... Local News
'No detail' on proposal to lower energy bills for communities near mega-pylons 14th August 2026 On news that households living near mega-pylons could save money on energy bills, Borders MP John Lamont said: "This is not about the money for the local... Local News
John Lamont MP meets Ofgem chair at site of mega-pylon scheme 10th August 2026 Borders MP John Lamont last week met with the chair of Ofgem at the site of the proposed Cross Border Connection project to raise local concerns about the mega... Local News
Fire service promise to keep Hawick station provision 'under review' 3rd August 2026 Fire chiefs have promised to keep the service in Hawick "under review" following a meeting at Hawick Fire Station with local MP John Lamont and MSP Rachael... Local News
Labour u-turn welcomed after campaign to protect Coastguard volunteers 21st July 2026 John Lamont MP has welcomed the UK Government's decision to reverse plans to remove hourly payments for Coastguard rescue officers, describing it as a... Local News