John Lamont comment on re-election as Borders MP Monday, 8 July, 2024 Thank you to everyone who voted to re-elect me as your MP for the Scottish Borders. It was a bad night for the UK party but my brilliant team helped me to defy expectations and win again here in the Borders. Thank you to all the tremendous volunteers and activists who gave up their time to help me. Well done to all the other candidates too. It was a good, clean, hard-fought campaign. It has been... 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
Borders farmers attend Downing Street reception on 'backing Scottish and British food' 5th March 2024 I recently hosted farmers from the Scottish Borders at an event in Downing Street to honour people 'backing Scottish and British food and drink'. It was... Local News