Lamont leads call for a review of motoring offences 20th November 2018 The UK Government should embark on a wide review of motoring offences, John Lamont has said in a Westminster debate. The debate coincided with Road Safety Week... Local News
Time to clamp down on vehicle tool theft 20th November 2018 Local MP John Lamont has called for a clamp down on vehicle tool theft following a number of incidents in the Scottish Borders. The loss of a van or its... Local News
Impact of Brexit deal on the Borders remains unclear 20th November 2018 The implications of the draft Withdrawal Agreement for the Scottish Borders need to be carefully considered, according to local MP John Lamont. On Wednesday... Local News
Is Scrooge working at Scottish Borders Council? 14th November 2018 A Christmas hating Scottish Borders Council official has banned local schools from taking part in a long running Christmas Card competition. Each year local MP... Local News
Aldi set to offer unsold food to local charities this Christmas 13th November 2018 Local MP John Lamont is calling for local charities to take advantage of an offer from Aldi stores in Hawick, Galashiels and Berwick this Christmas. All three... Local News
Parents need more information about effects of social media on mental health 24th October 2018 Parents in the Scottish Borders are in need of more information about the impact social media can have on children’s mental health, local MP John Lamont has... Local News
Budget priorities for the Borders spelt out 23rd October 2018 The Chancellor must deliver for the Borders in his budget next week, local MP John Lamont has said. A freeze in fuel, whisky and beer duty, significant extra... Local News
Borders Businesses ‘Gearing Up’ for Small Business Saturday 16th October 2018 Borderers are being urged to get involved in a nationwide campaign to boost local retailers ahead of Small Business Saturday on 1st December 2018. Local MP John... Local News
UK Government confirms preferential treatment for Scottish farmers will continue 16th October 2018 The UK Government has confirmed that the present arrangements, where farmers in Scotland receive more money than their population share, will continue as we... Local News