Local MP launches campaign for better bus links to Reston Station Thursday, 1 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, Roxburgh and Selkirk MP wants to hear from people who already use Reston Station, as well as those who would consider travelling by train if better bus connections were available. Reston Station reopened in 2022, restoring a direct rail... Local News
Heating oil customers to receive compensation for higher prices during Iran war 24th July 2026 Heating oil customers who were left out of pocket after suppliers cancelled orders and charged higher prices when the US-Iran war commenced will receive... Westminster 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
Safe and secure borders are essential 17th July 2026 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... Opinions
John Lamont MP backs Coastguard volunteers in campaign against payment changes 10th July 2026 John Lamont MP recently voiced his opposition to proposals to remove the small hourly payments currently made to Coastguard rescue officers. The Borders MP... Local News
Summer surgery tour commences 9th July 2026 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... Opinions
Borders MP reveals shocking driving test waiting times 24th June 2026 Scottish Borders MP John Lamont has uncovered shocking new statistics about waiting times at local driving test centres. The local MP has been contacted by many... Local News
Borders politicians condemn downgrading of services at Hawick Fire Station 23rd June 2026 Scottish Borders MP John Lamont and Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton have condemned the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service after it approved the downgrading of... Local News
John Lamont MP raises Berwick train services in House of Commons 15th June 2026 Borders MP John Lamont has raised concerns again about rail services at Berwick-upon-Tweed station directly with the UK Government in the House of Commons. Last... Local News
John Lamont MP makes another appeal over Hawick Fire Station future ahead of decision 14th June 2026 Scottish Borders MP John Lamont and Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton have made another appeal to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to retain 24/7 cover at... Local News
