Opinions

By John Lamont MP This week I spoke in the UK Parliament on behalf of the Petitions Committee on the issue of immigration. I opened a debate on a petition...

By John Lamont MP Chaos has engulfed national politics in Scotland and across the whole UK with the sentencing of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell for...

By John Lamont MP In his first move since being reinstalled as First Minister, John Swinney pushed through a vote on independence in the Scottish Parliament. I...

By John Lamont MP No matter which party you represented or voted for, I want to say well done and thank you to everyone who took part in the recent Scottish...

By John Lamont MP Local pubs are at the heart of many communities across the Scottish Borders, providing people with a welcoming place to come together...

By John Lamont MP Rising costs and higher taxes are putting businesses across the Scottish Borders under pressure. I hear it every day when I speak to shop...

By John Lamont MP Hawick Fire Station is a vital local presence that serves the local community well and keeps the public safe. The firefighters based at the...

By John Lamont MP People across the Scottish Borders feel very strongly about what is happening to our countryside. I regularly hear from local residents who...

By John Lamont MP Christmas is nearly upon us and I hope you all have plans to spend time with family and friends. While this is a time to be joyful, the...